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 to food safety and sanitation procedures as trained and as directed by the Manager in Charge
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Prepares ingredients as assigned according to Farmer Boys specifications, procedures, and weights
- Ensures correct portioning, sizing, and freshness
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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
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Immediately notifies the Manager in Charge of any food safety risks
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Required to periodically attend and implement assigned food safety training classes and educational opportunities
- Adheres to food safety standards and procedures
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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
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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