Prep Cook/Dishwasher - AM Shift in Santa Monica, California at BOA Steakhouse Santa Monica

What You’ll Do:

A Prep Cook is responsible for the preparation of recipes according to guidelines and timelines. This includes cooking and preparing a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List. This role will also take on dishwasher responsibilities.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Fluent in our cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules and restaurant policies and procedures
• Always comply with our standard portion sizes, recipe specifications, cooking methods, quality standards, kitchen rules and restaurant policies and procedures
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications
• Monitor and aide control of food waste
• Perform station opening/closing and side work duties for each shift
• Promptly report equipment issues and food quality problems to the Restaurant Manager on duty
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, walls grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and the ability to remain calm and composed under pressure
• Embody and deliver on exceptional service and hospitality

What we are looking for:

• 2 years previous and relevant experience in a high-end, high-volume restaurant
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently under pressure
• Possess a strong familiarity with food service regulations and proper food handling procedures
• Strong communication skills, both with guests and teammates
• A positive, upbeat attitude with a strong work ethic
• Flexible availability to work days, nights, weekends – we’re looking for team players who can adapt to the flow of the restaurant
• A valid Food Handler Card (must have upon hire)
• Ability to work standing for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and manage a physically demanding role
• Must be 18 years or older