Prep Cook - Covey

Company: Covey Restaurant
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Job DescriptionJob Title: Prep Cook - -Reports ToExecutive Chef -Statement of ValuesNew Restaurant Build in Wilmington, NCTraining begins in early MayJoin the Covey KitchenBe part of the Covey team - be instrumental in building your own culture, join a team where you can grow, start fresh and make your mark while you create something amazing for others. Covey is about love of community. We bring people together through food and beverage, service and space, to deliver an experience that goes well beyond dining. While taking care of our guests is the priority, we also take care of each other. We are looking for team members who embrace our mission and share our passion. Positions include the heart of the house, the front of the house and management. We hire people who will make a difference in the lives of others.Our Culinary team begins with a dynamic, creative Chef - Jacob Carey - someone embedded in the Wilmington food scene - Chef begins with the fabric creating the menus - those who farm, fish and grow. Chef Jake knows the shovels, spades and fishing poles that contribute to the culinary scene in Wilmington. Our goal at Covey is consistency, day to day - be prepared, be solid, execute. We hire people - not paper. Please respond to meet with us and display your passion for the food & beverage industry. -Job SummaryCook and prepare 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. -Activities & ResponsibilitiesPrimaryPromote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of CoveyRefer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.Understand and comply with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.Clean and sanitize work station area including tables, shelves, walls grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, saut-- burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving.Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets.Portion according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to guests.Weigh or measure ingredients.Mix ingredients for green salads, molded fruit salads, vegetable salads, and pasta salads.Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.Promptly inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and when food and supplies are getting low, and order needed items.Make special dressings and sauces as condiments for sandwiches.Stir and strain soups and sauces.Uses the Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products; does not rely on the memory of oneself or others.Complete opening and closing checklists and assists others in opening and closing the kitchen.Attend all scheduled employee meetings and offers suggestions for improvement.Coordinate with and assist fellow employees to meet guests' needs and support the operation of the restaurant.Fill-in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations. - -SupplementalButcher and clean fowl, fish, poultry, and shellfish to prepare for cooking or serving.Keep records of the quantities of food used.Load dishes, glasses, and tableware into dishwashing machines.Distribute food servers to serve to customers.Operate cash register, handle money, and give correct change.Cut, slice, or grind meat, poultry, and seafood to prepare for cooking.Stock cupboards and refrigerators, and tend salad bars and buffet meals.Add cutlery, napkins, food, and other items to trays on assembly lines in hospitals, cafeterias, airline kitchens, and similar establishments.Package take-out foods or serve food to customers.Prepare and serve a variety of beverages such as coffee, tea, and soft drinks.Vacuum dining area and sweep and mop kitchen floor.Scrape leftovers from dishes into garbage containers. -Tools & Technology (examples in parentheses)Cappuccino or espresso machinesCarbonated beverage dispenserCommercial use:blenders, choppers, cubers, dicers, grinders, processors, and/or slicersbroilers, deep fryers, griddles, grills, microwave ovens, ovens, pizza ovens, ranges, rotisseries, steamers, and/or toasterscoffee grinderscoffee or iced tea makerscotton candy machines or accessoriescutlerydishwashersdough machinesfood warmersmeasuring cupsmixerspopcorn machinesscaleswoksIce dispensersIce shaver machines or accessoriesMilkshake machinesNon-carbonated beverage dispenserPersonal computersPoint of sale terminalRoasting machinerySlush machinesSoft serve machines -Powered by JazzHR

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