Prep Cook - Cerveceria La Tropical - Miami, FL

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Prep cook assists the cooks in the preparation and service of menu items and performs kitchen activities including general cleaning duties and storing food and non- food supplies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

Candidates responsibilities will include (but not limited to) the following:

• Assist cooks in preparation and service of various foods in assigned work stations including pantry items, salads, soups, sandwiches, desserts and with pre- preparation of ingredients and items for entire menu
• Stock and refill salad station, sandwich station, dessert station, etc.
• Store and properly handle raw or prepared foods and non-food supplies
• Stock, store, clean, organize walk-in cooler and freezer
• Take inventory and keep operational pars
• Operate dishwashing equipment
• Maintain assigned work station in a safe and sanitary condition; clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces, and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures
• Empty trash containers as required
• Handle food in a manner that is consistent with local health department guidelines
• Follow proper food handling techniques and coordinate the use of time, material, and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene
• Follow safety regulations, report injuries or any unsafe conditions and work practices to the supervisor
• Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned

DESIRED CAPABILITIES/CHARACTERISTICS

• Able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Previous experience preferred
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
• Fundamental understanding of sanitation, cleanliness and personal hygiene
• Food handler’s card required upon hire
• Regular, predictable, and dependable attendance
• Ability to multi task and thrive within a fast-paced environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires moderate physical efforts. Standing, carrying, bending, stretching, stooping, pulling and pushing, lifting of weights up to 50 pounds
• Working conditions involve noise, heat, temperature changes, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc.
• May be required to work additional hours as dictated by the workload and staffing
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays
• Must be at least 21 years of age

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our staff, customers, and community, Cerveceria La Tropical requires all current employees and new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or to have secured an approved accommodation for a medical or religious reason (if available) from our Human Resources Department as a condition of employment.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE

Cerveceria La Tropical is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Regardless of your race, creed, nation of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, veteran status, marital status, or age, you are welcome in our Familia!