Prep Cooks typically work for restaurants, event venues or catering companies to ensure food quality and timely delivery of dishes to restaurant-goers. They work closely with other kitchen staff to complete orders by gathering necessary ingredients and distributing them to different stations throughout the kitchen. Their job is to wash dishes, oversee specific cooking tasks and take inventory of produce to determine ordering needs. They may also be responsible for helping Waiters deliver food to restaurant-goers and clean tables after guests leave.
Que fait un Prep Cook ?
A Prep Cook, or Preparatory Cook, is responsible for providing a supportive role to kitchen staff in the preparation of meals and ingredients. Their duties include organizing and labeling food items in storage closets, performing tasks like chopping ingredients and sanitizing their work station during and after service.
Responsabilités
Un Prep Cook doit être capable de remplir diverses fonctions et responsabilités. Voici quelques fonctions et responsabilités qu'un Prep Cook doit être capable d'exécuter :
Completing all tasks, in order, on the prep list from the Head Chef or other 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
Compétences requises
Un Prep Cook compétitif aura certaines compétences et qualifications, notamment :
Superior dexterity skills to operate cutting tools quickly and safely
Keen understanding of industry-standard best cooking and preparation practices
Familiarity with safe and sanitary food handling and preparation
Certified in proper food handling, typically through a ServSafe Certification
Good math skills with a clear understanding of cooking measurements
Strong sense of smell and taste
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