JOB TITLE Prep Cook III
Job Posting:
The Original Pancake House is seeking candidates passionate about food and who loves to cook from scratch at its Williamsville, NY location. This position will carefully prepare our custom menu items from the freshest ingredients. Our kitchens work as a team to deliver outstanding food.
Compensation:

• $19 to $24 per hour
• 6 day work week; up to 40 hours
• Anniversary Pay Program
• Standard company benefits (health insurance, 401k, etc.)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Able to prepare all recipes at multiple quantities
• Monitors inventory levels of prepped items and ensures adequate and appropriate recipes and quantities are prepared in a timely manner with no supervision.
• Monitors raw material inventory levels and assists or performs ordering process
• Preparing food orders per Brand and company standard
• Maintaining a safe and clean cooking area and kitchen environment
• Understands and adheres to all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Maintain organized storage areas (walk-in cooler, freezer, dry goods storage)
• Proactively assists others by providing guidance, training, or suggestions to improve their performance

Management Responsibilities:

• None

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Assist in daily and weekly ordering process
• Assist in monthly inventory counting process

Operational Responsibilities:

• Setting up, cleaning, and organizing workstations
• Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, making batters, making syrups, etc.
• Cooking according to food health and safety standards
• Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes
• Handling multiple tasks at one time
• Storing all food properly
• Sanitizing and cleaning workstations and utensils
• Maintain organized storage areas (walk-in cooler, freezer, dry goods storage)
• Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed

Financial Responsibilities:

• None

Behavioral Competencies

• Enjoys working in a team environment
• Express ideas and suggestions in an organized and concise manner
• Solicit and readily accept constructive feedback
• Address conflict directly, confidentially, and appropriately
• Identify new ways to improve work processes

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 3 years commercial cooking
• A minimum of 2 years in the restaurant industry
• Authorization to work in the United States

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to work a 10-hour shift
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for up to 8 hours continuously
• Ability to speak, hear, and see

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount

Physical Setting:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Morning shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person