Prep Cook

🏢Position Overview

The Prep Cook is responsible for preparing the restaurant for daily operations by completing assigned food preparation, maintaining proper food safety and sanitation standards, organizing kitchen storage areas, and supporting the overall cleanliness and readiness of the restaurant.

This position requires strong organization, attention to detail, cleanliness, consistency, and the ability to follow Taftoon recipes, preparation procedures, and food safety standards at all times.

Opening & Kitchen Setup

• 🔹Set up sanitizer buckets throughout the kitchen and FOH areas as required.
• 🔹Test sanitizer concentration using the appropriate test strips and ensure concentrations remain within required ranges.
• 🔹Properly set up the three-compartment sink according to sanitation procedures.
• 🔹Place and prepare trash and recycling bins throughout the restaurant as appropriate.
• 🔹Turn on assigned kitchen equipment, ventilation hood, and other equipment required for preparation and service.
• 🔹Verify that prep stations are clean, sanitized, organized, and ready before beginning food preparation.
• 🔹Immediately communicate equipment, refrigeration, sanitation, or facility issues to a supervisor.

Daily Prep Planning

• 🔹Complete and review the daily prep chart.
• 🔹Evaluate existing product availability and quantities.
• 🔹Identify what needs to be prepared based on par levels, expected business volume, and product on hand.
• 🔹Review the day's prep priorities and quantities with a supervisor when required.
• 🔹Communicate shortages, low inventory, product quality concerns, or other issues before beginning production.
• 🔹Work efficiently to complete priority items first and ensure necessary products are available for service.

Food Preparation & Recipe Standards

• 🔹Follow recipe guides and established preparation procedures without unauthorized substitutions or changes.
• 🔹Accurately measure, portion, cut, mix, cook, and store products according to specifications.
• 🔹Maintain consistency in taste, appearance, texture, portion size, and yield.
• 🔹Minimize food waste through proper handling and preparation techniques.
• 🔹Notify a supervisor of unusual yields, excessive waste, product shortages, or quality issues.

Food Safety & Sanitation

• 🔹Wash hands as required and maintain proper personal hygiene.
• 🔹Change gloves between tasks and whenever gloves become contaminated.
• 🔹Use the correct cutting boards and change or sanitize them between products and tasks as r…