Prep Cook - Pizzeria Lola in Minneapolis, Minnesota at Pizzeria Lola LLC

Prep Cook - Pizzeria Lola

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Status: Full-Time

Starting Wage: $18-$22/hr

AM and weekend availability is a must. Shifts are typically 7am-3pm.

Benefits Package Includes:

ICHRA Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Plan

Paid Time Off & Floating Holiday Pay

401K retirement plan with 4% employer match subject to eligibility

About Pizzeria Lola

Pizzeria Lola is the flagship restaurant for James Beard award winning Chef Ann Kim. We are committed to crafting craveable experiences for every guest that walks through our doors, and in this case, for every guest at Pizzeria Lola's Trailer at Indeed Brewing. Our dedication to delivering the highest quality product extends to every aspect of our operations, including mobile operations. We are committed to providing a work environment that is supportive, inclusive, and committed to your growth and wellbeing.

Prep Cook Position Profile

Overview: Prep Cooks are responsible for preparing ingredients and recipes to quality standards. They follow daily and weekly prep lists, ensuring fresh, quality components of the menu are on-hand and properly rotated and stored. Prep Cooks must be knowledgeable about various prep & cooking techniques, practice safe knife skills, and maintain a clean work environment.

Reports To: Chef de Cuisine

Takes Direction From: BOH and FOH leadership team; Manager on Duty or shift supervisor

Key Responsibilities:

Food Preparation - preps ingredients for all menu items to be used in service

Teamwork - engages with teammates and management to meet shared goals and expectations

Health and Safety - complies with policies that protect the team and environment

Core Competencies

Culinary Skill: follows recipes, processes, and ingredient preparation

Clear Communication: expresses self well and understands others to create clarity

Organization: has reliable systems that allows them to effectively prioritize, multitask, and meet expectations in a timely manner

Flexibility: shares and is open to feedback; can take and give direction to find creative solutions

Problem-solving Skills: consistently makes sound decisions with and without support

Related Qualifications

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods, lift and carry items up to 40lbs, perform repetitive tasks, and work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Alignment with Vestalia Purpose, Vision, and Values

Why We Exist: We craft craveable experiences.

What We Do: We challenge and surprise every person who comes through our doors with a fiery passion for food, hospitality and the people who surround us. We open people's eyes to what a restaurant experience can be.

Values:

Presence - I show up with focused attention

Heart - I give a damn

Curiosity - I am open to other perspectives and possibilities

Creativity - I take action to achieve goals or bring about positive change

Prep Cook Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation

Prepare ingredients that meet quality standards and ensure everything is ready for dish execution

Ingredients: wash, peel, chop, and measure product to set standards

Recipes: follow all instructions and processes to produce components of the menu that will be utilized in service

Cooking assistance: help with cooking tasks as necessary or directed in preparation of food, including but not limited to boiling, sauting, grilling, or baking

Participate in creation of family meal or other non-menu item foods as invited or directed by CdC or MOD

Help with order receiving and storing

Take action to ensure food inventory quality, proper rotation & storage, and keep necessary pars; report issues to MOD promptly

Practice safety techniques when using knives or other sharp objects to prepare food; appropriately operate only kitchen equipment you are trained to use

Maintain understanding of culinary vision

Teamwork

Contribute to a satisfying and effective work environment

Maintain open and efficient communication with team members and managers to support smooth service

Recognize challenging situations and enlist support from team and management to navigate them

Engage in lateral service - help other BOH team members, in all roles, as necessary or directed by a supervisor to complete tasks you're capable of doing to collaboratively meet the needs of guests and teammates; ask for and accept help when necessary

Take responsibility to complete all assigned opening, in service, closing, and periodic side work

Consistently show up and act within set values to sustain a respectful work environment

Maintain optimal balance of professionalism, sincerity, and care in guest and team member interactions

Report and promptly resolve personal conflict or performance issues with others on the team

Participate as invited, interested, and trained to work off-site catering, event, or concessions opportunities

Health and Safety

Contribute to a safe work environment

Maintain clean and organized spaces in the kitchen and shared team member work areas

Follow all federal, state, and local health, safety, & hygiene regulations

Follow all organizational and restaurant policies related to conduct and employment expectations

Report health issues and injuries immediately to the manager on duty

Report maintenance issues for equipment or facilities to CdC or MOD

Stay up-to-date on safe food handling and Harassment Prevention training; act in accordance with rules, regulations, and expectations set in training

Attend daily pre- or post-shift check-ins to stay informed on daily priorities; proactively seek information to stay informed if meeting attendance isn't possible

Attend required meetings, reviews, and general job training sessions

Prep Cook Job Description

Conditions of Satisfaction and Agreement

Performance Indicators

We'll take into consideration many factors when assessing your performance in your role. Some key indicators include but are not limited to:

Peer Feedback: Team members consistently report satisfaction with your attitude and ability to meet role expectations

Food Quality: Consistently creates food that meets all standards, and takes action to course-correct when standard is missed

Efficiency: Demonstrates timely and prompt completion of tasks

Teamwork: Engages regularly in effective collaboration with colleagues and management.

Compliance: Adheres to health and safety standards and restaurant policies.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and your ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities and additional functions and requirements may be assigned by us as we may do from time to time. Nothing in this job description restricts our right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Employment is at-will, and nothing in this job description is intended to create or imply a contractual relationship or alter your at-will status. You will be required to follow all our policies and procedures.

I have read the above job description and acknowledge that I can perform these functions as stated herein. I understand that if I am unable to perform any of these functions, I can contact the Chef de Cuisine to discuss any potential accommodations or adjustments to my position.

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