Prep Cook

Prep CookPrep Cooks are a key part of our team, and critical to providing genuine hospitality. Prep Cooks help prepare and maintain assigned par levels of food items. They produce all proteins, sauces, dressing, and stocks from scratch; they are the heart of the kitchen. Prep Cook upholds the origination of all recipes and provides the guests with the best possible culinary experience.Bottleneck Management operates vibrant, high-energy, approachable restaurants in the most dynamic neighborhoods and locations. From the start, we've been about genuine people and genuine hospitality. We've grown into a crowd-pleasing hospitality juggernaut while continuing to hold our core values close to our hearts.Core Values:Understand the wants and needs of othersSupport others through words and actionsEmpower each team member to excelEnjoy each other, our guests, and our time at workWe believe it's our people that make us strong, so we're committed to finding driven, hospitable, upbeat, and intelligent teammates. Whether it's in our home office or our restaurants, we put hospitality first, like excellent hosts at a party.We offer a fun and supportive working environment, comprehensive benefits, 401k, a generous PTO plan, EAP access, and restaurant dining discounts.Primary Responsibilities and Duties:Follow recipes and procedures to prepare assigned sauces and food items according to prep lists and par guidelinesFollow all prescribed portioning controls and par levelsUnderstand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictionsResponsible for the preparation and production of readying foods, garnishes, and condiments to be used on the line or for serviceComply with all health code requirements.Use knives correctly to include use of a cut glove to chip, cut, dice, etc. Clean shelves, organize and remove trashEnsure the work area stays clean throughout the workdayOperate equipment safely determined by position and OSHA regulationsContribute to a positive guest experience by doing everything to exceed their expectations Store, receive, stock and rotate food throughout the workday per company standards as neededWork closely and communicate with BOH and FOH team members, in a high-paced environment while doing a variety of time restraint tasksAssist other cooks during high volume when neededOther functions as assigned by managementQualifications and Skills:No prior education requiredPrevious prep experience preferredAbility to work collaboratively in a fast-paced work environmentAbility to work a variable schedule, including nights and weekendsGood judgment skills and adaptive attitudeMust have all required food / alcohol certifications as designated by locationCompensation: Please visit our Careers Page to view and learn more about payratesReports to: Executive ChefWork Environment/Physical Demand:75% Work at approximately 36" table/stove and reach in approximately 36"75% Reach (6" to overhead) bend, stoop, and wipe60% Perform job at continuous high pace, under pressure, also maintain quality and speed standards50% Lift and carry sacks, boxes, and product up to 50 pounds from floor to above waist level, approximately 20 feet and sometimes involving stairsMust be able to walk and stand for full shiftMust be able to lift at least 50 poundsMust have good hearing for accurate communication with guestsMust be able to use hands and fingers to handle and feel objects, tools controls and typeMust be able to work in areas of loud noisesThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Bottleneck Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.