Prep Cook - El Torito

Overview

Prep Cook - El Torito at Xperience Restaurant Group (XRG). Join the XRG Team: a hospitality-focused environment with opportunities for growth and a commitment to delivering memorable eXperiences.

• Prepare all hot and cold restaurant foods.
• Prepare prep sheet to include all items that need to be prepared or ordered.
• Follow prep sheet and communicate with Chefs to ensure set prep times are met.
• Properly wrap, label, date and store all food items on their proper cart to ensure product freshness.
• Set up, operate and clean kitchen machinery/equipment and store it in its proper place.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment maintenance and handling; use equipment only after proper training.
• Work efficiently with materials and resources while minimizing costs and expenses.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of the kitchen and read/execute recipes and computer tickets for service.
• Apply knife skills required for service and preparation; maintain menu knowledge and attention to detail.
• Assist Chefs as needed in execution of service; communicate with management, chefs and service staff to address guest or staff needs.
• Move furniture as directed by management (tables, chairs, bar stools, etc.).
• Comply with safety and health procedures and liquor laws; maintain safety and sanitation standards.
• Ensure proper check-out procedures; clean spills and dispose of trash appropriately.
• Inform management of any complaints, comments or incidents; complete nightly/weekly opening, running, and closing duties.
• Record and report equipment failures or safety hazards; assist with additional tasks as assigned.

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 18+ years of age.
• Possession of or the ability to possess all state-required work cards.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience.
• Advanced knife skills; proper food storage knowledge; proper lifting techniques.
• Guest relations; sanitation and safety; full-service kitchen operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in English (verbal and written) with staff, clients, and the public.

• Work indoors and/or outdoors; exposed to hot and/or cold surfaces, steam, and wet floors.
• Environment with varying levels of noise, crowds and smoke depending on guest volume.
• Fast-paced, high-volume, full-service restaurant; varied shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

• Ability to walk and stand for long periods.
• Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to repeat the same movements for long periods.
• Ability to understand speech and speak clearly so others can understand.
• Ability to push and lift up to 50 lbs; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; kneel, crouch or crawl.

Compensation Range: $16.90 - $18.75/Hour. Range(s) - DOE.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level.
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time.
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing.
• Industries:
  Restaurants.

Note:

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