Food Preparation Worker

Linda Bean’s Perfect Maine
Attn: Human Resource Director
PO Box 129 Pittsfield, ME 04967

Please email your resume to:

HumanResources@LindaBeansPerfectMaine.com

Food Preparation Worker

The Food Preparation Worker (Prep Cook) reports directly to the Head Chef or Lead Line Cook. The Prep Cook will be neat and clean and in uniform, as described in our dress code. The Prep Cook will conduct him/herself in a professional manner at all times.
Job Summary:
A prep cook is often the first to arrive on-site, the prep cook is to open and unlock doors, turn on lights, and any appropriate cooking equipment. The prep cook performs a variety of food prep duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods, shellfish, slicing meat, and cutting vegetables.

Requirements:

Follow directions without deviating
Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware, often the prep cook will assist with dishes during busy times.
Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
All food prep must be labeled properly with the correct date
Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, according to the supervisor’s instructions and following approved procedures
Monitor side dish ingredients and report levels to the chef
Take and record the temperature of food and food storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers
Wash, peel and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving
Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets
Portion and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service
Weight or measure ingredients
Mix ingredients for green salads, molded fruit salads, vegetable salads, and pasta salads
When orders arrive, the prep cook will put the orders away in the correct place
Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas
Preparation of dessert dishes for orders

Skills:
Active Listening – giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Monitoring – monitoring/assessing performance of yourself and other individuals, to make improvements or take corrective action
Availability – Must be able to work weekends, holidays, evenings and possible overtime
Follow instructions – ability to follow instructions
Team – must have the ability to work as part of our team