Job Application - Myron Mixon BBQ

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Prep Cook

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Kennedy Concepts’ mission is to enrich the lives of our guests and our team members. We do this through serving the highest level of food quality, bar drink quality, and legendary guest service in a clean and comfortable environment with an energetic ambiance. We believe in treating our team members and guests like family and know that our success depends upon creating and retaining a team capable of delivering an exceptional dining experience to every guest, every time and creating memories our guests will never forget.

The Prep Cook is responsible for assisting in the preparation and organization of food items before they are cooked or served. This role is crucial for maintaining the efficiency of the kitchen and ensuring that high-quality dishes are prepared and delivered to our guests.

·        Complete opening and closing checklists.

·        Refer to the Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties.

·        Assist in the preparation of ingredients for cooking, such as chopping vegetables, trimming meats, & measuring ingredients according to recipes and company specifications.

·        Utilize broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment in accordance with company standards and needs.

·        Consistently execute standards regarding portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards, policies and procedures.

·        Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.

·        Ensure all ingredients are fresh and stored properly to maintain food quality and safety.

·        Keep track of food supplies, restock kitchen items, and ensure proper rotation of stock to minimize waste.

·        Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, walls grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range & refrigeration equipment.

·        Work closely with kitchen team members to ensure timely and efficient food preparation and a smooth flow of operations.

·        Assist chefs and line cooks with simple cooking tasks like grilling, sautéing, and frying as needed.

·        Follow proper food safety guidelines, including food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.

·        Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement.

·        Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to Chef de Cuisine or General Manager.

·        Inform Chef de Cuisine immediately of product shortages.

·        Performs other related duties as assigned by the Chef de Cuisine or Manager on duty.

·        A minimum of 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.

·        Basic knife skills, understanding of food safety and sanitation, and a strong attention to detail.

·        Able to follow recipes & processes as well as effectively communicate to the team so the needs of the kitchen are met.

·        Strong organizational and multitasking skills to keep up with the demands of a busy kitchen.

·        Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment with a positive attitude.

·        Can reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift items (up to 40 pounds).

·        Work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).

·        Strong work ethic and commitment to punctuality and dependable attendance.

·        Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.