Line Cook, Prep Cook Job Description

45 % Prepares all food items according to standard recipes or, as otherwise specified by supervisor, to ensure consistency of product to the guest; requires transportation of heavy food products.

15 % Checks and controls the proper storage of product, especially on all fresh produce, checking on portion control, to maintain quality product.

20 % Keeps all refrigeration, storage, and working areas clean, working condition in order to comply with Health Department regulations.

5 % Ensures that all equipment in working areas is clean and in proper working condition to comply with Health Department regulations.

10 % Visually inspects, selects and uses only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats and other food products of the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items. Reads and employs math skills for following recipes. Prepares requisition for supplies and food items for production in workstation.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.

ƒ Performs any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor

ƒ Keep floors dry and clean to avoid slip/fall accidents.

ƒ Performs other duties as requested, such as moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up unexpected spills.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Good working knowledge of the fundamentals of the broiler, sauté, fry, roast, moist heat and other cooking methods.

• Good working knowledge of accepted standards of sanitation. • Knowledge of operating all kitchen equipment, i.e., stoves, ovens, broilers, steamers, kettles, etc.

• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions read recipes and communicates with other team members.

• Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment, i.e., knives, spoons, spatulas, tongs, slices, etc.

• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on continuous schedule.

• Ability to stand and to work continuously in confined spaces.

• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.

EDUCATION

High School graduate and Culinary or Apprenticeship program preferred

EXPERIENCE

Minimum two to three years cooking experience in a hotel/restaurant environment required.

GROOMING/UNIFORMS

All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Specific uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained to you as a part of the orientation process.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

In the decade since owners Jason & Lea Crockarell opened Flavor Catering, we have grown and expanded in many directions. Our partnerships in the music industry and corporate world have equally shared the attention of our brides looking to make their special day one to remember. What began in a borrowed kitchen with a staff of one has blossomed into a staple for culinary excellence and service.

Flavor’s staff of chefs and servers bring many years of experience to the table with the goal of providing eatable entertainment. With each new event, our team works together to ensure that your experience is one of a kind. Flavor’s experts work to provide a little extra zest with each menu item and realize that sometimes it’s the small things that can make your event the most memorable.

Jason began his career in Nashville as an entertainment caterer for movies and other productions. He was asked to join the culinary staff at the historic Merchant’s Restaurant as a line cook. Over the years he was promoted to Sous Chef and continued up the ranks until he became Corporate Chef. At that point, he left to assist Green Hills Grille in their expansion of three new restaurants.

It was at this point in his career, which involved tons of travel, that he decided to take his profession in a direction that would allow him to be home each evening with his beautiful wife and now, two daughters. Thus, Flavor Catering was born.

At Flavor, we attract clients who are looking to take their event to a new level of originality and excitement. That can mean an intimate dinner for six, an extravagant wedding for 600, or a corporate event for 1,600.

Over the years, Flavor has created meals with flair for clients including The Schermerhorn Symphony Center, AEG Live, The Ryman Auditorium, Ascend Amphitheater, Live Nation, CMA, CAA, WME, Ingram Content Group, Vanderbilt Medical Center, Bass Berry & Sims, HealthSpring, HCA, and Universal Music Group just to mention a few.

“Our desire is to customize a menu that exceeds your expectations and represents the style of service you are looking for,” Jason enthuses. “We try our best to serve without limitations, providing the most colorful, flavorful and exceptional cuisine possible at each event. If a client wants to eat it, we’ll find a way to serve it in the most tantalizing and cost-efficient way possible.” It is this platform that sets Flavor above the rest. For we aim to not only please, but to make feasting dreams come true.

Prep cooks are the building blocks of a well-oiled kitchen, doing the routine and day-to-day tasks that are needed to allow the cooks and chefs to turn out perfect meals. Prep cooks do much of the preparation for the dishes that are served. This includes chopping vegetables, breaking down, cutting or grinding meat, weighing and mixing ingredients, washing and preparing vegetables, storing food, and more. Prep cooks report to the head chef or cook and may work earlier than most other cooks.
Setting up and sanitizing work stations Following prep lists created by chefs. Measuring ingredients and seasonings, and preparing cooking ingredients such as soup stock to be used in the cooking process. Preparing simple dishes, such as entrees or salads. Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible. Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise. Distributing plates to wait staff to be served, cleaning plates for dish washing, and preparing take away packages for customers. Supervising food and cooling room temperatures. Accepting or rejecting ingredients from suppliers. Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen. Preparing drinks and cocktails according to the chef's specifications.
Skills and Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Culinary school training would be advantageous. Experience as a prep cook may be advantageous. Manual dexterity to operate cooking tools such as knives. Strong team working and communication skills. Physical endurance to work long shifts in a busy environment. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays. Ability to work in stressful, fast-paced environment.
Working at Flavor

Working at Northstar Cafe is much more than just a job. It’s the chance to become an important member of a close-knit team, responsible for shaping the experience at a most-loved restaurant. It’s an opportunity to bring communities together and help them thrive. And it’s a way to play a key part in the bigger picture, supporting food practices that elevate local growers and producers and keep the environment healthy.

It’s also the best place to launch the rest of your working life. Here, you’ll gain the practical skills that will make you an outstanding professional in any industry. You’ll know how to maintain the highest standards and work in an environment of utmost integrity. And, you’ll develop the collaboration, communication, and leadership skills that will serve you throughout your career.
If you’re —

excited about real, local, organic, and artisanal ingredients passionate about cooking from scratch and meticulous about quality open to learning and growing your skills looking forward to being valued as an integral member of a team


— then becoming a member of the Northstar Cafe KITCHEN TEAM might be the perfect job for you.
Bring your upbeat attitude and gritty work-ethic. We’ll teach you the rest.




We want you to be successful here, and support you with:
thorough training in our production bakery and professional kitchen top-notch teammates who’ll become close friends An efficient, productive, upbeat work environment




Here’s what you’d do:
Create delicious food alongside a high-energy team with a sincere desire to delight guests Use the finest ingredients, including foods from more than twenty Ohio producers Prepare a broad menu from scratch using classic and modern cooking techniques and a variety of tools and machinery Take pride in being part of the most loved restaurant in the neighborhood




And our team gets great benefits:
medical/dental paid vacation healthy lifestyle reimbursement free meal with every shift (pretty much everyone’s favorite benefit) endless opportunities to grow, challenge yourself, and have fun




Our team loves working here, and we strive to make this a place worthy of them. Here’s what some of them had to say:
“We source locally whenever we can and always find ingredients of the highest quality. We have good relationships with people who deliver our food. It’s really a community that’s behind all of these amazing meals.”
“I’m proud of how clean we keep the restaurant, how we treat each other, and how we treat guests. Our standards are really high, which I love.”

“Shift meals is one of the best parts about working here! Our food is so wholesome and good.”
“The style of communicating, even when something’s wrong, is very kind. It makes people actually want to change. Learning this has helped me be a better communicator in all areas of my life.”
“I love being a part of a group of conscientious and intelligent people, and being a part of a company that has high standards of excellence. It’s truly a company that goes above and beyond.”


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