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Prep Cook

Benihana | Illinois
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Full-time

Position Summary : Responsible for

Responsible for

maintaining a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen . Food

preparation and prep area maintenance.

Organization of all assigned areas as well as maintaining the areas sanitary

and clean. Other utility and / or maintenance duties as assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

accordance with restaurant’s service and cooking procedures :

Performs daily routine cleaning tasks throughout the back of the house

as directed by supervisor.

  • Sets up and breaks down the prep area and kitchen line daily.
  • Checks equipment to ensure it is operating correctly; promptly reports

any issues to management.

Follows opening and closing duties and responsibilities as directed by

supervisor.

Checks the walk in, storage area, and refrigerators for proper storage

and temperatures for food maintenance.

  • Maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen area.
  • Prepares a variety of food items for cooking. This involves washing,

peeling, and / or cutting food items, including fruits, vegetables, meats and

fish.

Identifies and communicates to Head Kitchen Chef any food items that

may have expired and / or have not been prepared correctly so that the items

may be disposed of and recorded correctly.

Retrieves food items from the fridge or freezer. Stores

food in containers, the fridge or freezer.

Weighs or measures ingredients, refills kitchen bottles,

shakers or storage as required.

Stacks and stores food supplies, equipment, or other

utensils in the kitchen.

  • Assists dishwasher when needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor

Job Requirements :

  • Basic food preparation knowledge required.
  • Previous experience in food preparation preferred but not

required.

Previous experience working in a restaurant, catering

business or hotel kitchen highly desirable.

  • High School diploma or GED preferred.
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States.
  • 1 hour ago
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