Prep Cook
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**Job Overview:**The **Prep Cook** accurately and efficiently cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot food products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking\. Also perform other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including plating and garnishingof cooked items and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates\.**Compensation: $20\-24/hr**_FirstService Residential will compensate the successful candidate in accordance with the posted range\. The salary or wage paid to the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience, education, and specific job responsibilities\. For positions designated at a client's property, the salary or wage will also be premised upon the client's directive\. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future_**Your Responsibilities:**+ Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment\.+ Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures\.+ Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period\.+ Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications\.+ Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment\.+ Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating\.+ Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes\.+ Handles, stores and rotates all products properly\.+ Assists in food prep assignments during off\-peak periods as needed\.+ Prepares items necessary for the line for the next shift\.+ Washes dishes as necessary or directed by the chef/manager\.+ Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations\. Assists others in closing the kitchen\.+ Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement\.+ Takes good care of all equipment\.+ Ensures that all equipment is safely and properly stored\.+ Is respectful of guest, co\-workers and management\.+ Smiles when greeting guests and co\-workers\.+ Gives right of way to guests\.+ Reports to immediate Supervisor when leaving work area for any reason including breaks\.+ Must be physically present to work a regular, reliable, and predictable work schedule in accordance with business demands, and maintain a consistent and regular attendance record\.+ Performs special projects and other responsibilities, tasks, or duties as requested\.**Skills and Qualifications:**+ To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform job duties, demonstrate excellent work habits, deliver superior service to internal and external guests, exhibit the highest degree of professionalism, ethics, and integrity, and comply with all governing policies and procedures\.+ Employ positive communication skills and exercise professional interpersonal abilities \(tact, diplomacy, and respect\) with guests and co\-workers at all times\.+ Maintain a high degree of professionalism in the workplace, including appearance, communication, attendance, reliability, and teamwork\.+ Maintain a high level of organization, including an orderly and neat work area and excellent time management skills, leading to the highest levels of productivity\.+ Demonstrate a desire to succeed and willingness to help others succeed\.+ Understand the role and responsibilities of the position and demonstrate proficiency in the position requirements\.+ Demonstrate support and comply with all Safety program elements including: adherence to policies, exercise of safe work practices, participation in training, use of protective equipment, and reporting all safety concerns, hazards, and non\-compliant practices\.+ Participate in open communication and provide feedback to management regarding operations, staffing, personal development, and operational productivity\.**Education & Experience:**+ A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking\.+ At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity\.+ Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel\.+ Honesty and Integrity+ Any combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities\.+ Must be able to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the United States of America\.**Physical Requirements & Working Environment:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job\. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions**Tools & Equipment Used:**+ Required to have a valid Food Handler Card and/or Serve Safe Certification or obtain one upon hiring\.**What We Offer:**+ Medical, dental, and vision plans \(full time and part time 30\+ hours\)+ Part time 20\+ hours qualify for dental and vision+ 401K match+ Time off including vacation, sick, and company paid holidays+ Pet insurance available+ Verizon discount+ Tuition reimbursement+ Legal services+ Free emotional wellbeing and daily life assistance support for all associates+ Domestic partner coverage+ Health savings account+ Flexible spending account**About Us:**FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada\.Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture\. Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top\-tier medical, dental, and retirement benefits, career training, and support for continued professional development\.**Experience exceptional service with a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService Residential\.**To learn more about our company and culture, please visit www\.fsresidential\.com/california**Disclaimer**The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification\. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job\. This is not an all\-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time\.FirstService Residential is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce\. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex \(including pregnancy\), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status\.Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances\.All offers of employment with FirstService Residential are contingent upon a satisfactory background check\.