Restaurant Prep Cook

Fuego • North Miami Beach, FL, US

Posted 4 hours ago

Description

We need a food prep worker who knows their way around a kitchen with minimal supervision. You’ll be responsible for stocking, preparing, and measuring condiments and slicing, dicing, and mixing foods for cooking. You’ll need to follow all safety protocols in the kitchen, and keep your workstation clean and equipment sanitized for the duration of your shift. You must be able to read recipe directions and labels in English and operate a variety of kitchen equipment, including sharp knives and measuring tools. Some lifting, pulling, and bending are required. Some kitchen experience and a 2-year associate's degree are preferred but not required. If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to meet.

Responsibilities

Use the correct amounts of condiments, wash all fruits and vegetables to be peeled, diced, and sliced, slice meats, and mix a variety of sauces
Clean food stations and prep areas and sanitize equipment and kitchen utensils after closing to maintain proper hygiene
Follow instructions for recipes. Read meal charts and labels in English and use the measuring tools correctly
Abide by food safety guidelines and implement COVID-19 safety measures in all food prep areas and stations where food is prepared and kitchen equipment is used
Handle simple cooking tasks such as brewing coffee or tea, preparing soups and reducing sauces, and assisting others in the kitchen when necessary

Qualifications

We’d like you to have some kitchen experience and associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent, but it’s not necessary
Have some experience prepping food and the ability to work under the head chef/cook with minor supervision
Able to read recipes, meal charts, and labels and understand directions in English
Available to work weekends and holidays, pitching in extra hours whenever needed
Must be comfortable handling sharp knives and other kitchen tools when prepping food

Compensation

18 - 19 hourly

About Fuego

Our aim is to be America's top kosher restaurant group. We want to provide an exceptional dining experience that exceeds expectations while upholding our commitment to hospitality and culinary excellence. We want to broaden our reach without compromising our quality and values. By exploring growth opportunities and expanding our menu, we strive to be innovative and constantly improve. We prioritize sustainability and community involvement to make a positive impact on the world. Thanks to our team's dedication, we humbly aspire to become the greatest we can be.

Our passion for excellence is not just a skill; it's the fire that burns within us, the drive to thrill. Each dish is a work of art, each guest a cherished friend, a dining experience that transcends. With every bite, every sip, you'll see why our restaurant strives for greatness.