Prep CookThe Friendly Toast is a unique "all day brunch and bar" restaurant with an eclectic, scratch-made menu. Our cooks are the heart and soul of The Friendly Toast team, we wouldn't be where we are today without our scratch kitchen and original brunch menu.
The Prep Cook will be responsible for preparing food items for cooking, assembling dishes for cooking, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
At The Friendly Toast, we pride ourselves on our safe and healthy workplace and our "come as you are" mentality. We welcome unique individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to join our team. If you have a zest for the restaurant industry and a love for brunch, we encourage you to apply today!
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare food items for cooking, such as chopping vegetables, preparing sauces, and marinating meats
Assemble dishes for cooking, such as measuring and mixing ingredients
Follow recipes and guidelines provided by the Head Chef
Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Restock ingredients and supplies as needed
Collaborate with other kitchen staff members to ensure timely and efficient service
Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
Requirements:
Experience as a Prep Cook or similar role in a scratch kitchen
Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
High school diploma or equivalent
Reliable and punctual
Preferred Skills:
Culinary degree or diploma
Experience in a brunch restaurant or similar setting
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
Toast Perks:
40 hours of sick time each year
Paid Time Off after 1 year of full-time employment
Time and a half on designated holidays
Health and dental benefits for full-time team members
Other supplementary benefits available
401k plan options with Employer Match
Flexible Schedule
Employee Discounts and Meals
Referral Program
Working Conditions:
Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing 45 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion.
Work with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment as well as operating phones, computers, printers, and other office equipment.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The Friendly Toast is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
