Prep Cook

Description

The Friendly Toast is a unique “all day brunch and bar” restaurant with an eclectic, scratch-made menu. Our cooks are the heart and soul of The Friendly Toast team, we wouldn’t be where we are today without our scratch kitchen and original brunch menu.

The Prep Cook will be responsible for preparing food items for cooking, assembling dishes for cooking, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

At The Friendly Toast, we pride ourselves on our safe and healthy workplace and our "come as you are" mentality. We welcome unique individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to join our team. If you have a zest for the restaurant industry and a love for brunch, we encourage you to apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare food items for cooking, such as chopping vegetables, preparing sauces, and marinating meats
• Assemble dishes for cooking, such as measuring and mixing ingredients
• Follow recipes and guidelines provided by the Head Chef
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Restock ingredients and supplies as needed
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff members to ensure timely and efficient service
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines

Requirements

Requirements:

• Experience as a Prep Cook or similar role in a scratch kitchen
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable and punctual

Preferred Skills:

• Culinary degree or diploma
• Experience in a brunch restaurant or similar setting
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

Toast Perks

• 40 hours of sick time each year
• Paid Time Off after 1 year of full-time employment
• Time and a half on designated holidays
• Health and dental benefits for full-time team members
• Other supplementary benefits available
• 401k plan options with Employer Match
• Flexible Schedule
• Employee Discounts and Meals
• Referral Program

Working Conditions

• Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing 45 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion.
• Work with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment as well as operating phones, computers, printers, and other office equipment.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Friendly Toast is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.