Prep Cook

Description

Coyne's prides itself on high-quality fresh food, top-of-the-line booze, and a place where you can be a team! To succeed together, we value employee ideas, opinions, and input. One primary benefit of an employee-owned company is that we all have a vested interest in the success of Coyne's. Are you a team player, highly motivated, and passionate about your work? Then choose to work for Coyne's!

Top perks:

• •Offer of dental, and vision insurance on day 1!!
• •Enjoy ½ off a meal while working and end your shift with a $1 beer or ½ off cocktail!
• •Coyne’s is 100% employee-owned which means you can get shares annually!
• •We are closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, and the Fourth of July. Plus, it’s a paid holiday!
• •Coyne’s will pay for you to get ServSafe Food Handlers certified!

The Prep Cook assists the cooks in the preparation and service of menu items and performs a number of kitchen activities including pot washing, dish washing, general cleaning duties, and storing food and non-food supplies.

General Responsibilities

• •Assist cooks in the preparation and service of various foods in assigned work situations including line items, salads, soups, and sauces. With pre-preparation of ingredients for all menu items and in accordance with all local health regulations.
• •Store and properly handle raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies.
• •Wash dishes and pots.
• •Operate dishwashing equipment.
• •Distribute and store clean pots, dishes, and utensils.
• •Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces, and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
• •Empty trash containers as required.
• •Maintain assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.
• •Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines.
• •Follow proper food handling techniques and coordinate the use of time, material, and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense.
• •Follow safety regulations, reporting injuries or any unsafe conditions and work practices to the supervisor.
• •Put freight away and keep all kitchen areas (dry storage racks, walk-in, freezer) organized.

Requirements

Job Qualifications

Experience/ Knowledge:

• •Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• •Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• •Previous prep or line cook experience.

Skills/Aptitudes:

• •Professional communication skills are required.
• •Regular, predictable, and dependable attendance.
• •Ability to work in a team environment.
• •Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• •Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge.

ADA Information

Physical Requirements:

• •Ability to speak and hear.
• •Close and distance vision.
• •Frequent sitting with some standing at times.
• •Occasionally lifts/carries up to 50 lbs.
• •Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• •Able to reach hands and arms in any direction and kneel and stoop repeatedly.