Cook and Food Prep - Athenian Fresh Grill
North Arlington, NJ 07031
About the Job
Athenian Fresh Grill is looking for a Server to join our family!
Come be a part of our successful and fast-paced environment!
We are looking for a hard-working prep cook to be responsible for setting up workstations in the kitchen and preparing ingredients for the cooking process. The prep cook is required to perform basic cooking duties, monitor stock levels, and take on culinary tasks as they arise.
To be a successful prep cook, you should understand and be willing to comply with food and sanitation guidelines and regulations, be quick and diligent, and be willing to improve on the job. A top-notch prep cook should be able to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment.
Prep Cook Responsibilities:
- Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
- Following prep lists created by chefs.
- Measuring ingredients and seasonings, and preparing cooking ingredients such as soup stock to be used in the cooking process.
- Preparing simple dishes, such as entrees or salads.
- Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible.
- Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise.
- Distributing plates to wait staff to be served, cleaning plates for dishwashing, and preparing takeaway packages for customers.
- Supervising food and cooling room temperatures.
- Accepting or rejecting ingredients from suppliers.
- Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen.
- Preparing drinks and cocktails according to the chef's specifications.
Prep Cook Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Culinary school training would be advantageous.
- Experience as a prep cook may be advantageous.
- Manual dexterity to operate cooking tools such as knives.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Physical endurance to work long shifts in a busy environment.
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays.
- Ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
HEALTHY TASTY GREEK / MEDITERRANEAN FOOD Athenian Fresh Grill offers New Jersey the best, freshest Greek dishes in the area. Come and stop by Athenian Fresh Grill to get the best pita wraps, salads, platters, and more. Build your own pita wrap, salad, or bowl with our delicious beef and lamb gyro, chicken shish, falafel, veggies, steak, or shrimp. Top it with any of our fresh toppings, dips, and sauces to create your own amazing signature favorite from Athenian Fresh Grill. For Lunch and Dinner stop by Athenian Fresh Grill. Our friendly and helpful staff looks forward to serving you with the best Greek dishes you have ever had. Check out our signature Greek yogurts too like our Greek yogurt with baklava crisps. Order online through our website for delivery or pickup. Keep an eye out for any upcoming deals or promotions. If you have an upcoming event, and are interested in Athenian Fresh Grill catering services, contact us today! We cater to events of all types with our delicious platters of salads, wraps, desserts and more!