Prep Cook

Join Huey Magoo’s Restaurants LLC as a Prep Cook
. We are looking for an experienced Line Cook/Prep Cook to join our team! You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy.

You are passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences through good, quality food. With previous experience as a cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. Ideally, you have your Serve Safe or Food Handler’s certification.

As a member of Huey Magoo's restaurant operating team, the Line Cook/Prep Cook is responsible for the preparation of food items, quality assurance, proper presentation, cleaning and proper sanitation of the kitchen, and ensuring fast, efficient service according to company standards.

Responsibilities:

• Food preparation - Prepares and handles food according to all federal, state, and local regulations. Prepares food items according to guest checks, assuring that products are made according to company standards for quality and presentation.
• Menu and guest checks - Maintains thorough knowledge of all menu items, prices, and abbreviations. Properly fulfills guest orders. Responds to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism.
• Quality control - Ensures freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock according to established procedures to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
• Equipment operation - Sets up the cook line according to company specifications. Ensures that the grills, fryers, food warmers, refrigerators and other equipment are maintained at specified temperatures and settings.
• Cleanliness – Inspects and cleans food preparation areas such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas according to established procedures and frequency, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
• Maintains professionalism in personal appearance, conduct, and in the completion of duties.
• Safety Practices – Adheres to established safety rules to ensure customer and employee safety. Maintains alertness to assist in the event of an accident or emergency.
• Inventory Management:
  Maintains order in the walk-in;
  Unpacks deliveries and places them in the appropriate area. Reports missing product to management immediately.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or higher preferred
• Previous experience as a fast casual restaurant cook preferred
• Serve Safe or Food Handler’s certification a plus
• Effective interpersonal skills required.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs
• Ability to work standing for 8+ hours

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.