Prep Cook - Culinary Barn, District Heights MD

PREP COOKOur Prep Cooks portion and efficiently execute our recipes to standard in our scratch-based kitchen to guarantee our delicious food is properly prepared and plated for our guests to enjoy. They also ensure the highest food safety and quality protocol is being adhered to. As a Prep Cook with Farmers Restaurant Group, you will enjoy a career path that challenges you as a culinary team member and facilitates your growth in development.* PM availability preferred*Hourly Pay: $17 - $20BENEFITS + PERKS:Competitive payHealth insurance plans available for as low as $130 per month after 90 days of employmentDental and vision plansPaid time offDiscounted shift meal and generous dining discountPaid pregnancy and parental leaveVoluntary benefits: short-term disability and accident insuranceFree access to company massage therapistDiscounted gym & yoga membershipFree mental health therapy through our partner ComPsych, where employees and their immediate family members receive confidential sessions available virtually or in-personTraining and career growth opportunitiesFree Employee Assistance Program with resources for legal, financial, and life needsWHAT OUR PREP COOKS DO:Have a passion for hospitality and foodPrepares food items, following standard recipes and procedures within specified timeReads a prep list and preps items as assignedProperly measures and assembles ingredients required for preparing the standardCleans, organizes, stocks, and maintains work area, walk-in refrigerator, reach-in refrigerator, cooler drawers, prep, and dry storage area, which may include bending, reaching, stooping, lifting, and working with cleaning agentsAre punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendanceContribute to a positive team environmentRinses and cuts raw food productsCooks on open flame stove and moves food in/out of industrial ovensAre exposed to allergens such as nuts, seeds, soy, shellfish, and dairyTastes, smells, and views food to ensure adherence to quality standardsWHAT YOU NEED TO BE A PREP COOK:One year plus of cooking experience, preferably at least six months experience in a similar capacity in a high-volume restaurant or catering kitchenComfortable working with a team in a fast-paced, loud kitchen environmentHigh level of professionalismPassion for hospitality and foodAble to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplaceAble to read and follow a recipe to standardsAbility to work on your feet for eight hours or more a day in a confined area with fluctuating temperaturesCapable of lifting up to 50 pounds, as neededContinuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and armsWill be exposed to allergens such as nuts, seeds, soy, shellfish, and dairyFarmers Restaurant Group was voted as one of the Best Places to Work across the Greater Washington, D.C. area. As a member of our team, you will be working in a lively, fast-paced work environment within a growing farmer-owned restaurant company that cares about great food and drink, thoughtful sourcing, preserving our lands and waterways for future generations, and creating a culture of never-ending learning and reinvention for our employees. No matter where you work in our company, you are on a career path with challenges and opportunities for continued professional development and growth, and we are committed to your health and overall well-being. #FFCATER