We are a rapidly growing restaurant looking for Prep Cooks to help enhance our company. We are looking for creative, motivated professionals who can work well alone and on a team with others. You will report to the Kitchen Manager or Assistant Managers as well as your team leads. The position requires 30-35 hours a week including nights, weekends, and certain Holidays each month [NOTE: Thanksgiving and Christmas off.] This position requires the ability to follow instructions and recipes. Good people skills and the ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. 

Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for 4-10 hours
• Be able to kneel, stoop, bend, push, shove, lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be mentally alert, detail oriented with good reasoning skills
• Knowledge of service standards
• Strong organization and active listening skills
• Team player and take orders from managers and leaders efficiently
• Wear company-provided uniform
• Proactively complete tasks
• Cross-train between food stations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Prepare vegetables and proteins per guidelines for each Angry Crab Shack recipe
• Weigh vegetables and proteins to exact requirements
• Prepare sauces, spices, and components for cooks
• Read recipes, decant (open) cans as needed
• Operate all equipment safely
• Keep floors clean and clear of debris
• Maintain clean, sanitized, and orderly prep area
• Practice safe food handling and cleanliness standards at all times
• Adhere to quality standards and restaurant rules and procedures
• Label, properly stock all ingredients and prepared food in its correct storage area
• Maintain all walk-in and storage areas
• Clean and sanitize all dishes, cooking utensils
• Take out the trash and clean trash receptacles
• Monitor product levels and report the results to a decision maker
• Ensure all equipment and tools are in great working order and report the results

Qualifications:

• Work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• High energy level
• Teamwork
• Dependable, punctual & honest
• Good listening and communication skills
• Self-starter

The essential functions and requirements listed in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the restaurant.