Prep Cook

Position Summary: The part-time Prep Cook will work as a team member preparing meals and desserts, stocking and preparing next shift/day menu items, helping with dining room set up, dishwashing and end of day cleaning.  The Prep Cook will report directly to the Crew Chief and the Executive Chef. Hours include weekends and holidays. Hours may vary based on business, but will generally be 2pm-close. This is a part-time approx. 16 hrs/wk, hourly non-exempt position.

Position Responsibilities:

• Complete assigned tasks in the allotted time to ensure meals are served on schedule and at correct temperatures.
• Assist in preliminary preparation of meals by successfully following direct instruction, recipes, or prep sheets.
• Possess basic knife skills and knowledge of basic health standards for food preparation.
• Assist Executive Chef in ordering food and kitchen supplies by noting depleted stock.
• Responsible for stocking the deliveries of frozen foods and produce.
• Assist with dish washing and cleaning of kitchen at all times.
• Clean dining hall at the end of each meal, including sweeping and mopping dining hall at the end of the day.
• Clean pots and pans in back kitchen.
• Collect and dispose properly of all trash and recyclables at the end of each shift.
• Assist with table set-up and break-down as directed.
• Assist with food service and buffet maintenance.
• Assist in other operations as needed.
• Must practice proper food handling, sanitation, safety precautions, and personal hygiene.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of high school diploma preferred, but not required.
• Two years’ cooking experience in a full-service or family-style restaurant preferred.
• Knowledge of care and proper use of standard and commercial kitchen utensils and equipment is required.
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• ServSafe certified or willingness to become certified, required.

Position Skills/Aptitudes:

• Must possess a friendly disposition, as cooks have direct contact with guests.

Physical Demands

The position requires the employee be able to walk unaided up and down hills and over uneven terrain, bend, stoop, and have use of fine and gross motor skills. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls and to speak clearly and effectively. Ability to work standing for at least 8 hours a day and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Pay & Benefits

The pay for this position is approximately $15.50 per hour. As a benefit, the Folk School offers one tuition free class annually.

Applications

To be considered for this position, please submit the following materials below.

1. Interest statement that expresses your desire to work at the Folk School and reasons for interest in the position.
2. Resume detailing education and work experience.
3. Contact information for three professional references.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

JCCFS is an EEO Employer. EEO employers are committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.