Prep Cook

Summary of Position

The Prep Cook at Crooked Hammock Brewery will cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List. Must Enjoy the Ride!

• Complete opening and closing checklists
• Refer to the Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Understands and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, walls, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to the Kitchen Manager
• Inform Kitchen Manager immediately of product shortages
• Uses our Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products. Do not rely on the memory of yourself or other employees
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager-on-duty
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products prepared
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly
• Live the brand and be a brand ambassador; make decisions in the best interest of the business every time

• 1-3 years full-service restaurant kitchen experience preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
  Culinary degree preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the United States
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work
• Must possess strong understanding of cooking methods & procedures, and knife handling skills
• Ability to perform tasks with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail
• Ability to read & follow cooking directions and other instructions pertaining to the position
• Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment
• Must be organized with a self-starter & motivated work ethic
• Must be a team player
• Must be able to stand, bend, stretch, lift, and carry heavy materials up to 50lbs

This position starts at $15/hour and offers awesome employee perks. La Vida Hospitality Group offers unique lifestyle-based benefits geared towards doing what we do best - Enjoying the Ride & Celebrating our Tribe!

• Unlimited growth potential with salaried management opportunities
• Travel opportunities
• Team events & outings
• Professional leadership development and continuous coaching, training, and mentorship
• Benefits for salaried team and paid time off for full-time hourly employees
• Celebrate Wellness program dedicated to supporting employee wellness

...and tons more! We're firm believers in working & playing hard and we want to find people who share that same passion with us, so if that sounds like your kind of vibe, apply to join our team today!