Prep Cook/ Dishwasher in Galloway, New Jersey at Icon Hospitality

Job Description: Prep Cook/ Dishwasher
Department: Gourmet Italian Cuisine Restaurant
Status: Full Time

Overview: Responsible for preparing food ingredients from tasks such as washing, chopping, slicing and following recipes. The employee must maintain a clean kitchen by washing dishes and storing them properly.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in food preparation, including washing, chopping, slicing and measuring ingredients for various dishes.
• Follow recipes and portion sizes as directed by the head chef or kitchen manager.
• Ability to work under pressure, take direction, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Communicates and coordinates with the broiler cook to ensure that all food products are prepared and ready for service at the correct time.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively, including ovens, grills, and slicers.
• Restocks all food items, condiments, plate ware, equipment and supplies throughout the shift to ensure sufficient stock levels for the demands of business.
• Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans using dishwasher or by hand.
• Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils in clean and orderly condition.
• Clean garbage cans.
• Place clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in storage areas.
• Sort and remove trash, place it in designated pickup areas.
• Sweep and scrub floors.
• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas, by hand.
• Perform routine cleaning of kitchen space including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, trash removal, moving dirty pots and pans and stocking clean etc.