JOB TITLE: Food Preparation Worker Non-exempt

REPORTS TO: Executive Chef SALARY RANGE: $17.00- $18.00 per hour

SUPERVISES: None

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Simple IRA

JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking, a skilled experienced prep cook. In this position, you will assist the culinary team with a variety of tasks including working with volunteers. Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills are a must. High volume experience preferred.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow the executive chef’s prep list to plan your daily work
• Label ingredients and food items and stock pantry and refrigerator shelves in an organized manner
• Properly store food items in designated container
• Sanitize work areas and equipment, wash dishes, take out trash
• Measure seasonings, condiments, and ingredients for use in cooking
• Portion and wrap food
• Prepare ingredients for cooking
• Wash, peel, and chop fruits and vegetables
• Clean and cut or grind meat, fish, poultry, and shellfish
• Place food in warming trays or refrigerated storage as appropriate
• Carry food items and utensils to food stations
• Use manual and electric equipment for food preparation
• Package take out foods
• Maintain records of quantities of foods and ingredients used
• Update supervisors when stock of food items or supplies are low
• Inform managers about broken or malfunctioning equipment
• Comply with food safety and sanitation guidelines

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Direct experience as a prep cook or related experience
• Availability for early morning shifts is required
• Effective communication skills
• Proficient in English
• Adept at performing tasks well in a fast-paced environment
• Able to stand continuously for long periods of time
• Must be able to pass a CYFD background check
• NM Food Handlers Permit and Serv Safe Certification required

Employment Requirements

• Negative Pre-employment Drug Screening
• Must be able to pass a background check

• Proof of COVID vaccination required

• Clean Driving Record – New Mexico Driver’s License

Physical Environment

• Primary work is in a kitchen environment
• Employee can be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• The employee must be able to load and unload items into and out of truck
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
  

Disclaimer

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give assignments.

This position description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.