Prep Cook

Power Plate Meals is looking for eager and hard working individuals to come join our fast growing company. We are looking for team members to join our kitchen team and help cook our healthy, ready to eat meals. This position will be in a team setting where we have fun and are always on the move.

We value a family atmosphere where all team members matter and everyone contributes. We value quality workers that deliver a quality product. This requires responsible, punctual, and ready-to-work individuals. We have great working hours, competitive wages for all positions, and we even provide a free, healthy meal during your shift.

• Position Description:

The cook is responsible for the safe, efficient, consistent, and accurate production of food in the central kitchen.

• Job Duties:
• The Cook position reports directly to the Kitchen Manager
• Use of safe and sanitary practices at all times.
• Arrive to work on time, in proper uniform.
• Adhere to the policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Complete checklist of daily tasks
• Consistently follow policies on safety, sanitation, and cleanliness:
• Ensure the safe temperature of foods (outside of the danger zone) of foods at all times.
• Proper hygiene and handwashing at all times.
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary work area by properly using cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.
• Removing of trash and waste from the kitchen area.
• Keeping the floors free of debris and clutter to avoid slips and trips.
• Cleaning and mopping the kitchen area.
• Completion of the daily cleaning checklist.
• Uphold a clean and sanitary work area including work surfaces, kitchen equipment, utensils, and food storage areas. Follows a regular cleaning schedule.
• Quality Control
• Follows standardized recipes and portion measurement techniques to ensure regulatory standards are met and an accurate amount of food is produced for each batch.
• Applies principles of batch cooking to ensure optimum food quality and preparation of correct amounts of food required for production needs.
• Consistent and accurately records amounts of food prepared and leftover/waste items.
• Follows food safety guidelines regarding time and temperatures.
• Elevates concerns regarding food quality or waste to the Kitchen Manager.
• Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift 40-50lbs repeatedly throughout the work day.
• Work at a pace to keep processes efficient and running in a timely manner while maintaining quality standards of operation.
• Must be able to handle equipment safely according to proper instructions and use of equipment.
• Use proper lifting techniques to avoid injury.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person