Description
Job Title: Prep Cook Department: Culinary
Location: Union League Whitebrier - 260 20th St, Avalon, NJ 08202 Reports to: Executive Chef Job Summary: To provide ensure quality food and products be used for service, maintain a clean and organized kitchen/stock area, and to assist chef and cooks where needed.
This position is a seasonal role from April to November. Responsibilities: • Opens restaurant each morning • Accepts and signs for deliveries from distributors • Maintains records of all received shipments • Label all perishable items and organize to ensure freshness • Rotate food and perishable items to eliminate loss • Up keep and clean the facility, including the bathrooms (daily) • Implement and follow back of house standards • Stores, restocks, and shelves delivery items as necessary • Take daily inventory of food, dry goods and paper products • At the end of the month, master inventory of all products • Communicate clearly, effectively, and efficiently with chef • Reports any major or unresolved shipment delays or problems to chef • Assists in kitchen prep daily, mise en place, etc. • Practices food safety and sanitation when handling meats, seafood, and other items • Practices clear and written communication between BOH and FOH staff Requirements: • Strong organization skills • Attention to detail/quality • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to log information and make mathematical computations quickly and accurately • Understanding of seafood, meats, vegetables, and basic ingredients • Be able to carefully handle live product (lobster, crab) • Must be able to lift 25 lbs • Must stand for long periods of time - bending and lifting required daily • Note: Back of house experience is a plus, but not required. The above tasks and any additional duties shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Dining Room Manager and Chef