Prep Cook - Pizzeria Lola

Advertised Job Type: Permanent - Full-time regular employment

Work Type:
On Site

Location:

Minneapolis, MN

Status:
Full-Time

Starting Wage: $18-$22/hr

AM and weekend availability is a must. Shifts are typically 7am-3pm.

• ICHRA Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Time Off & Floating Holiday Pay
• 401K retirement plan with 4% employer match subject to eligibility

Pizzeria Lola is the flagship restaurant for James Beard award winning Chef Ann Kim. We are committed to crafting craveable experiences for every guest that walks through our doors, and in this case, for every guest at Pizzeria Lola’s Trailer at Indeed Brewing. Our dedication to delivering the highest quality product extends to every aspect of our operations, including mobile operations.

We are committed to providing a work environment that is supportive, inclusive, and committed to your growth and wellbeing.

Overview :
Prep Cooks are responsible for preparing ingredients and recipes to quality standards. They follow daily and weekly prep lists, ensuring fresh, quality components of the menu are on-hand and properly rotated and stored. Prep Cooks must be knowledgeable about various prep & cooking techniques, practice safe knife skills, and maintain a clean work environment.

Takes Direction From: BOH and FOH leadership team;
Manager on Duty or shift supervisor

• Food Preparation - preps ingredients for all menu items to be used in service
• Teamwork - engages with teammates and management to meet shared goals and expectations
• Health and Safety - complies with policies that protect the team and environment

• Culinary Skill : follows recipes, processes, and ingredient preparation
• Clear Communication : expresses self well and understands others to create clarity
• Organization: has reliable systems that allows them to effectively prioritize, multitask, and meet expectations in a timely manner
• Flexibility: shares and is open to feedback; can take and give direction to find creative solutions
• Problem-solving Skills : consistently makes sound decisions with and without support

Physical Requirements :
Ability to stand for long periods, lift and carry items up to 40lbs, perform repetitive tasks, and work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Why We Exist:
We craft craveable experiences.

What We Do:

We challenge and surprise every person who comes through our doors with a fiery passion for food, hospitality and the people who surround us. We open people’s eyes to what a restaurant experience can be.

• Presence - I show up with focused attention
• Heart - I give a damn
• Curiosity - I am open to other perspectives and possibilities
• Creativity - I take action to achieve goals or bring about positive change

• Food Preparation
• Prepare ingredients that meet quality standards and ensure everything is ready for dish execution
• Ingredients: wash, peel, chop, and measure product to set standards
• Recipes: follow all instructions and processes to produce components of the menu that will be utilized in service
• Cooking assistance: help with cooking tasks as necessary or directed in preparation of food, including but not limited to boiling, sautéing, grilling, or baking
• Participate in creation of family meal or other non-menu item foods as invited or directed by CdC or MOD
• Help with order receiving and storing
• Take action to ensure food inventory quality, proper rotation & storage, and keep necessary pars; report issues to MOD promptly
• Practice safety techniques when…