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The prep cook is responsible for assisting in the preparation of excellent meals from scratch as well as assisting with other back-of-house duties. Our line cooks support the team and help to create and maintain an exciting, inviting, and progressive environment. This person should be a high-energy and positive individual who will help foster connections with friends, family, and the community through service, food, and drink. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, eager to learn, and adaptable. We offer a unique, fun environment with the opportunity to grow within the company.\nResponsibilities\nAssist in the preparation of meals.\nProperly measures ingredients and assembles them in accordance with the chef’s specifications. Use a scale to ensure proper portioning of food items.\nWash, peel, and prepare raw food products; chop vegetables and make salads.\nCut and portion different types of meat. \nPortions the food and prepares the dishes for plating.\nEnsure leftover food is stored properly.\nTest the temperature of foods at specified intervals.\nCleans, organizes and maintains refrigerators, coolers, and dry storage areas. Restock items as needed. Keep track of ingredient quantities and ensure there are always enough.\nUnderstands and complies with food safety and temperature standards.\nOpen and close the restaurant and perform related work as requested.\nAbility to perform objectives in a timely and efficient manner with a focus on quality while always maintaining a positive and professional approach with coworkers.\nPromote and embrace the restaurant’s community and culture by demonstrating respect, positive energy, dependability, honesty, initiative, outgoing nature, and a pleasant, professional appearance.\nSupport the restaurant's vision and responsibility of being eco-conscious.\nAssist the team as needed. Perform related work as requested; model and promote teamwork.\nQualifications\nMust possess solid knowledge of the restaurant food industry and be able to take instruction well. \nOne year of experience or comparable. Desire to expand restaurant knowledge. \nSuperior temperament, adaptable nature, and good communication skills. \nDemonstrate integrity in all areas, both personal and professional. \nMust be able to operate effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly.\nThe ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.\nMust be at least 18 years of age. \nWorking Conditions\nAbility to perform all functions at the restaurant level.\nWorking with hot, cold, and potentially hazardous equipment as well as operating office equipment.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk. \nMay be required to work in very warm or cold conditions for an extended period of time.\nThe employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, and crouch. \nThe employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 45 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. \nSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.\nOperation of any high-pressure steam boiler or high-temperature water boiler. \nThe statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.\nSalary\n$17.00 - $24.00 per hour\nBenefits we offer for Full-Time Employees!\nPTO and Paid Sick Time\nMedical, Vision, and Dental insurance \nDisability\nWellness Reimbursement Program\nReferral Program\nStore discount\nEducational Reimbursement\nEmployee Recognition and Loyalty Programs\nAdvancement Opportunities\nGreat Company Culture and Community Involvement!\nThe Kitchen is an EEO Employer. The responsibilities and physical demands described here describe the essential nature and level of work performed and are representative of those that are to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 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