Prep Cook

As the Back of House Crew Member, your responsibilities are to:

Be responsible for all aspects of meal preparation which includes but is not limited to operating the grill, preparing fresh vegetables, and making Califas signature recipes

Continually remove waste and break down boxes

Assist with dishwashing duties

Oversee restaurant cleanliness

Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the kitchen manager

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 in 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

Assist the General Manager with product inventory

Follow food safety procedures

Maintain a safe working condition

Anticipate and identify problems and help find solutions

Follow the direction of the General Manager 

Be punctual, attentive to detail, hardworking, willing to learn, reliable, and, above all, be honest

Create a fun and friendly atmosphere that promotes team work and "Outstanding"

Maintain a neat and clean appearance while providing high-quality customer service

Be able to work in a team setting promoting great attitude, great food and great service in a clean restaurant

Qualifications:

Requires basic food preparation skills and knowledge of HACCP standards

Requires 0 - 1 years of closely related experience, work experience in high volume or fast casual dining restaurant environment preferred

Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with individuals

Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions

Frequently immerses hands in water and water diluted with chemical solutions

Frequently works with sharp knives, utensils, and hot plates

Frequently works in hot environment