Prep Cook
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Bakers Square
Chicago, IL, US
Summary
The prep cook is responsible for preparing menu items according to recipes while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and sanitation. They must also manage station organization, portion control, and ensure supplies are stocked efficiently to support kitchen operations.
Job Description
Job Summary:To produce and maintain the quality of menu items assigned to your station according to the company's menu recipes and specifications. To ensure the company's, safety, sanitation and food standards are met according to recipes, procedures, quality and timeliness.
Job Responsibilities:
- Timeliness- Station ready to work at scheduled time and you are in proper uniform
- Pace- Brisk and steady, organized, no unnecessary steps
- Recipe Adherence -- 100% recipe knowledge when prepping or assisting with any other production step
- Portioning -- Use scales, measuring spoons, recipe cards and perform portion control tests
- Cleanliness -- Maintain the kitchen and all of its equipment to a "like new" condition. Practice clean as you go!
- Productivity -- Your productivity is measured, not only by the quality of what you do, but by the quantity of work you complete in a specific time period
- Organization skills are a must
- Think ahead -- Stock supplies before the rush
- Teamwork
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance fluctuating workload
- Ability to work and communicate well with others
- Attention to detail and ability to take initiative a must
- Responsible behavior and professional image
- Must have a positive attitude
- Safe food handling and safety is always a top priority
- Must be a team player
Qualifications:
- 2 years of work or related experience preferred
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule of nights, days, weekends and holidays
Bakers Square is the place to be if you want a restaurant career, the opportunity to grow, a flexible schedule and the chance to serve The Best Pie In America®.
Now in our third decade of serving award-winning pies, our guests visit Bakers Square because they know they count on us to satisfy their hunger for life's simple pleasures.
Bakers Square's reputation endures because we have the best employees. We hire people who are enthusiastic and have the drive to succeed. We believe in promoting from within and do so as often as possible.
Many of our managers started their careers as crew members in our restaurants. Some of these employees have gone on to work in corporate positions — from the Director of Training and Development and the Manager of Restaurant Computer Systems – both worked in Bakers Square restaurants.
In an industry with a high turnover rate, we have employees in all job positions who have been with Bakers Square for 20 years or more. That's impressive!
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Restaurants
Org type
Privately Held
Bakers Square is the place to be if you want a restaurant career, the opportunity to grow, a flexible schedule and the chance to serve The Best Pie In America®.
Now in our third decade of serving award-winning pies, our guests visit Bakers Square because they know they count on us to satisfy their hunger for life's simple pleasures.
Bakers Square's reputation endures because we have the best employees. We hire people who are enthusiastic and have the drive to succeed. We believe in promoting from within and do so as often as possible.
Many of our managers started their careers as crew members in our restaurants. Some of these employees have gone on to work in corporate positions — from the Director of Training and Development and the Manager of Restaurant Computer Systems – both worked in Bakers Square restaurants.
In an industry with a high turnover rate, we have employees in all job positions who have been with Bakers Square for 20 years or more. That's impressive!
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Restaurants
Org type
Privately Held
