Prep Cook

As a prep cook at the Range Café, you are a crucial part of our guests’ experience. Our high

standards of Guest Amazement are maintained through the effective teamwork of our team

members who share and embody our values and the desire to do the very best for our guests.

During the hands-on training you will receive, you will learn about cross-team relationships to

expand and diversify your skill set. Food quality, presentation and family-friendly service are an essential part of this position.

These steps of service will act as a guide and reference point for your valued position as a prep cook at the Range Café.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• As a prep cook, your job will require great multitasking and prioritizing skills. It is imperative that you know when and how to ask for help, as you need it.
• Directly responsible for production of food products assigned and required according to daily production lists. This includes preparation of products to set quality standards, following all recipes and procedures while maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitary workstation.
• Set up your station, stock needed items according to set pars, label all products, and keep your work area clean. Check your inventory.

Follow all cleanliness and sanitation practices, maintaining a neat, orderly, and sanitary work area.

• Responsible for proper storage and rotation of received products from deliveries and informing leadership teams of any delivery issues, errors, or additional needed product.
• Use proper tools, equipment and specifications ensuring proper portioning and pars are maintained, keeping waste to a minimum.
• Ensure that all products are consistently prepared and served according to set specifications, recipes, portioning, cooking, presentation, and serving standards.
• Assume 100% responsibility for quality, accurately prepared and presented products to the guests.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are kept clean and in excellent working condition and report any issues to the leadership team.
• Follow proper product storage procedures, label, and date all product clearly, follow standardized recipes, and waste control procedures.

Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points and maintain record keeping of documents.

• Be knowledgeable and follow all company policies and procedures.
• Taste products regularly for proper flavor profile.
• We are a team and work as a team. Provide assistance throughout restaurants whenever needed. Perform any related duties as assigned by the leadership team.
• Perform opening and closing duties following any checklists and assist the team in efficiently and quickly doing so.
• Assist team with assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Maintain open lines of communication within the leadership team. Always embody the core values of the Range Café and be an active team member in the positive culture we are creating to support our team and to reach our goal of total guest amazement.

Remember you are a valued and trusted member of our team, and your success is crucial to our overall success.

We ALL have the same job to provide an AMAZING experience for our guests.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Minimum one year kitchen preparation or cooking experience preferred with a minimum of three months experience in a similar capacity.
• Have working knowledge of the predominant language(s) of our guests. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with leader, culinary, and hospitality teams.
• Must possess, understand, and utilize a sense of urgency, and be able to work at a fast and efficient pace.
• Be able to lift, reach bend, stoop, and able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to nine hours).
• Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver ware and equipment frequently weighing up to 20 to 25 pounds.
• Be able to multitask.

Working at Range Café is more than just a job.

It's a lifestyle!

We pride ourselves on our ability to provide exceptional hospitality. We go out of our way to ensure that every guest's experience is a positive representation of our culture.

We want to provide our guests positive memorable dining experience. We believe in hiring for personality because happy employees equal happy guests.

If you're the type of person who loves to make others feel special and thrive in a team environment, we want you to join our team.

At The Range Café you'll receive :

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay

Full and part-time employment

Great food and great people

Employee discounts while working

and when dining as a guest

For those who qualify :

Pet Insurance

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K

The Range Café embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

At the Range Café, we don’t just accept difference we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community.

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

The Range Café is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.