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Prep Cook

Farmer Boys
Santa Ana, California, United States
Full-time
Part-time

JOB TITLE : Prep Cook

REPORTS TO : General Manager CLASSIFICATION : Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT : Restaurant

Operations LEVEL : Back of the

House

SUMMARY OF POSITION : Non-exempt full or part-time position. The prep cook is

responsible for preparing the ingredients and basics for Farmer Boys menu

items in a consistent and efficient manner using independent decision-making.

An employee in this position provides internal customers (crew) with what

they want as quickly, conveniently, and efficiently as possible in a friendly

manner. Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES :
  • Adheres
  • Adheres
  • to food safety and sanitation procedures as trained and as directed by the

    Manager in Charge

    Prepares

    ingredients as assigned according to Farmer Boys specifications, procedures,

    and weights

    Ensures

    correct portioning, sizing, and freshness

    Follows

    food preparation sheet to ensure appropriate stock levels for items used and

    provides feedback to management regarding par levels and usage

    Notifies

    the manager of any perishable items whose freshness is questionable

    Operates,

    cleans, and sharpens all appropriate food preparation equipment

    Reports

    all spoilage and poor-quality products to the manager immediately

    Assists

    the line cooks during lunch hours as necessary and as directed by the Manager

    in Charge

    Maintains

    stock and cleanliness of required work areas as directed by the Manager in

    Charge

    Follows

    the work schedule as posted unless a change in the schedule is arranged with

    the Manager in Charge

    Specific Responsibilities

    Proactively

    protects critical limits and standards assigned to product critical control

    points

    Unwavering

    protection of the safety of products above all other job priorities

    Immediately

    notifies the Manager in Charge of any food safety risks

    Required

    to periodically attend and implement assigned food safety training classes

    and educational opportunities

    Adheres

    to food safety standards and procedures

    Immediately

    notifies the Supervisor of any guest or employee accidents or injuries and

    follows established procedures

    Always

    protects assets but does not put self at risk

    Practices

    safe work habits and reports any unsafe conditions to the General Manager

    Reads,

    understand and follows instruction and labeling system on all Safety Data

    Sheets

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND

    ABILITIES :
  • This
  • This
  • is a restaurant operations job

    Minimum

    age requirement is 18 years

    be working for periods of time in kitchen environments with higher ambient

    air temperatures than normal

    Understands

    the importance of quality food products and overall food safety

    Ability

    to take direction, read and comprehend written instructions

    Must

    be able to present State or County mandated Food Handler Card within the time

    allowed for the specific State or County

    While

    performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to the

    risk of fumes. The use of solvents and industrial degreasers are required

    regularly to clean equipment, tools, and

    floors; fumes occur when cleaning.

    Physical

    requirements include standing (up to 4 hours at a time); walking, bending,

    and stooping. Requirements also include lifting (up to 65 pounds).

    Approximately 99% of the time is spent in standing and / or walking mode.

    WORK EXPERIENCE AND

    EDUCATION :
  • High
  • High
  • School Diploma or G.E.D. required

    years of cooking or preparation cook or combination of experience in a

    restaurant or food service establishment

    30+ days ago
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