Prep Cook / Dishwasher

Job Title:  Prep Cook/Dishwasher

Location:  Millersburg, Ohio

Reports To:  Executive Chef

Status:  Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Prep Cook/Dishwasher will prepare meal ingredients, simple dishes, condiments, and other items as directed by senior culinary staff and wash dishes according to all safety guidelines for cleanliness.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Prepares meal ingredients as directed by the head chef, senior chef, or other staff.

  • Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.

  • Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.

  • Prepares simple dishes such as breads or salads.

  • Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.

  • Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.

  • Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.

  • Washes all wares including pots, plans, flatware, and glasses, by hand or using dishwashers.

  • Correctly places and stores clean equipment, dishes, and utensils in assigned storage areas.

  • Stocks serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, and other assigned areas with necessary dishes and utensils.

  • Cleans trash receptacles with water or steam.

  • Moves dishwashing supplies and equipment from storage to work area by hand or using hand trucks.

  • May assist in cleaning and preparing various foods for cooking and/or serving, as directed.  

  • Ensures work areas remain safe, clean, and orderly, adhering to all company, local, and state guidelines regarding health, safety, and sanitation.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned. 

 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

  • Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.

  • Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.

  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

  • Ability to work quickly and efficiently. 

  • Ability to work well as part of a team.

  • Ability to maintain personal hygiene.

  • Ability to understand and follow directions.

  • Ability to understand and meet restaurant standards for health, safety, and excellence.  

  • Ability to remain alert and focused in an environment that is noisy and fast-paced.

  • Ability to work effectively with kitchen staff.

  • Detail-oriented and thorough.  

Physical Requirements: 

  • Prolonged periods walking or standing.

  • Must be able to lift, carry, and place up to 60 pounds at a time. 

  • Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.

  • Must be able to bend, stoop, and wipe frequently.  

  • Must frequently immerse hands in water.

  • Must be able to work in a hot and damp environment. 

  • Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.

  • Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.

  • Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.

 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative for the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common instructions, lists, and safety guidance.  

 

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions and decimals.  

 

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret and variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. 

 

Education and Experience:

  • High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.

  • Prior related experience preferred. 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

  • Time management

  • Oral communication skills

  • Written communication skills

  • Professionalism

  • Presentation skills

  • Technical communication skills

  • Interpersonal relations

  • Customer relations

  • Diplomacy

  • Organization

  • Conflict Resolution Skills