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The Honeywell Foundation, Inc. Prep Cook in Wabash, Indiana
The Prep Cook is responsible for various food preparation, cooking, and cleaning tasks to ensure the kitchen areas remain effective and consistently deliver a quality food product to our guests.
Essential Duties: Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Executive Chef or other kitchen management Labeling and stocking all ingredients on easily accessible shelves Washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients like fruits, vegetables, and meats Measuring quantities of seasonings and other cooking ingredients Parboiling food, reducing sauces and starting first steps ion various dishes Cleaning dishes, washing cooking utensils and cookware, taking out the trash and sanitizing kitchen Adhering to all relevant nutrition and sanitary regulations and standards Keeping track of ingredient inventory and collaborating with other kitchen and management staff to order resupply
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Superior dexterity skills to operate cutting tools quickly and safely Keen understanding of industry-standard best cooking and preparation practices Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation Certified in proper food handling, typically through a ServSafe Certification Food math skills with a clear understanding of cooking measurements Strong sense of smell and taste Excellent organizational, time management and multitasking skills Great collaboration and teamwork skills Effective communication skills Attention to detail
Education and or Experience: Higjh School Diploma or experience in a related field. Prior full-service restaurant and/or banquet cooking experience is required
Environment and Physical Demands: Commercial kitchen environment Constant walking and standing: frequent bending, stooping, and reaching Occasionally lift up to 40 lbs. with the ability to push or pull more than 40 lbs. Abiltiy to work in a fast-paced environment Strong sensory skills, such as good eyesight and good hearing Abiltiy to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, and phones
Other Requirements: Position may require overtime including evening and weekend hours