Lead/Prep Cook - BEACHCOMBER TRADING POST RESTAURANT - Manasota Key

Beachcomber Trading Post Restaurant on Manasota Key in Englewood, FL is seeking to fill a position for work in our very popular and busy food truck kitchen. Lead/Prep Cooks are invited to apply for immediate openings in our paradise location.

Lead/Prep Cooks are key players in ensuring we are serving the best quality food. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our food truck and delivering exceptional customer service. You will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of menu items, maintaining cleanliness and food safety guidelines, and collaborating with the food truck team to provide an outstanding dining experience for our customers.

As a Lead/Prep Cook in our food trailer, we are looking for someone energetic, hardworking and dependable. You must be able to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays.

Typical Shifts: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM or 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM/ 10:00 PM

Job Responsibilities

• Take, follow directions and assist Head Chef.
• Prepares all required items.
• Sets-up, maintains and breaks down prep/cook station.
• Prep for service for the next shift.
• Passionately prepare, portion, and/or cook food items to quality specifications.
• Covers, dates and neatly stores all leftover products that are re-usable.
• Notifies Head Chef of expected shortages.
• Ensures that assigned work areas and equipment are clean and sanitary.
• Assists the Head Chef in maintaining security and safety in the kitchen.
• Follow established health and food safety guidelines, recipes, standards, and procedures.
• Maintains the highest sanitary standards. Always clean as you go.
• Sweeping and mopping floors, as required.
• Cleaning trash cans and disposing of refuse on a regular basis.
• Assisting with the unloading of deliveries.

Skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with other food truck team members.
• Ability to follow instructions and learn recipes.
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.
• Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks.
• Team player with positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Expectations

• Chef and Cooks work together as a team.
• Maintain a neat professional appearance and observe personal cleanliness rules at all times.
• Follow directions and appropriately communicate with Management and peers to accomplish goals.
• Follow all policies and processes communicated by Management.

Physical Demands

• Work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Required to stand for extended periods.
• Be able to bend, twist, stoop, use hands and arms continuously, lift heavy trays and pans.

Preferred Credentials

• Food Handler Certification

If you have a passion for food preparation, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a paradise vibe, and have the skills necessary to excel as a Prep/Line Cook, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Experience level:

• 1 year

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant
• Food truck
• Quick service & fast food restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Englewood, FL 34223 (Required)

Work Location: In person