Prep Cook/food Preparation

5 days ago


Calgary, Canada An Affair to Remember Catering Full time

An Affair to Remember Catering is looking to hire a couple Prep Cooks, or Kitchen Assistants. This position is responsible for food preparation, which then allows the Chefs to maximize their time cooking food. Their main responsibilities include chopping and peeling fruits and vegetables, preparing cutlery and dishes like spatulas, pots, and pans for cooking, and assisting other kitchen staff where necessary.

**Prep Cook duties and responsibilities**

A Prep Cook is an essential part of any kitchen. Most common duties and responsibilities include:

- Keeping the kitchen clean and orderly
- Ensuring all ingredients are in stock for the Chef to complete their menu
- Washing cutlery and dishes
- Parboiling foods, allowing the Chef to prepare the menu more efficiently
- Seasoning and preparing the necessary ingredients for cooking
- Preparing some dishes such as salads or other less complex menu items
- Setting out all the Chef’s ingredients before each shift and refill as necessary

**Prep Cook skills and qualifications**
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- In-depth knowledge of kitchen health and safety requirements
- In-depth knowledge of safe food storage guidelines
- Ability to use kitchen utensils safely
- Ability to take direction and work as a team player
- Knowledge of some specific cooking processes such as reducing sauces, parboiling food, boiling water, or preheating pans and ovens

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $16.00-$20.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay
- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Calgary, AB T2E 3H7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Food Handler Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-12-03


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