Prep Cook

Job Description

Prep Cook (Preparador) Job Description:

The Prep Cook is the team member who keeps our coolers full of the right amounts of fresh prepared food items. The Prep Cook and Cocinero work together as a team to keep the hot and cold line stocked with fresh food for our guests and the kitchen running smoothly. This position requires proper execution of recipes, a good understanding of kitchen equipment, sound knowledge of weights and measurements, and close attention quality. The Prep Cook should have a passion to make fresh and delicious food and the ability to make it quickly and accurately. It is the Preparador’s job to taste everything he/she makes and discuss with the Kitchen Leads/Mentors and Leadership team members when necessary to ensure quality. The Prep Cook works closely with the Kitchen Leads and under the supervision of the MOD to determine what is on the prep list for the day, in what order products on the prep list need to be prepared, and what batch sizes are appropriate. The Preparador complies with safe food handling procedures and has safe knife handling skills.

Prep Cook Daily Responsibilities:

Accurate replication of all recipes

Setting up and stocking the cold lines

Completing all tasks on their daily prep list

Unloading and organizing deliveries

Practicing safe food handling procedures in all aspects of work

Assisting the Cocinero in keeping the line stocked and fresh during service

Assisting the Dishwasher with cleaning, organizing, and garbage

Maintaining a clean and organized prep kitchen and refrigerators

Cleaning up after themselves and helping the Dishwasher maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen areas.

They must take proper care of kitchen equipment and inform the MOD when equipment is not function properly.

Prep Cook Benefits:

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

Paid vacation

401 k (matching up to 5%)

About Felipe's:

For more than 14 years, Felipe's has brought scratch-made Mexican food and hand-squeezed Key-Lime Margaritas to New Orleans, Maryland, and Southwest Florida. Family-owned, Felipe's philosophy on food and drink is simple: no cans, no bags, that’s our commitment to you. There is fresh and then there is Felipe’s fresh.