Prep Cook

We are a new restaurant in Columbus Ohio in the new Cameron Mitchell's Budd Dairy Food Hall. At MST, we are working hard to create a place where our team members (better known as our Family members) can balance work and personal lives. We thrive on developing talent and building a learning environment that encourages professional and personal growth.

Position Summary:

Modern Southern Table is looking for a Morning Prep Cook that wants to be a part of our fun and cooperative family. Experience working as a prep cook in a fast pace environment is preferred but more importantly, we are looking for a passion for cooking and strong attention to detail.

Job Description

• Prepare food of consistent quality and assist in kitchen functions.
• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards and production and portion standards, per check from servers.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to over-prepare estimated needs.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per hotel standards, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages.
• Return all food items not used on the next shift to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems, and control food waste, loss, and usage per hotel standards.
• Operate, maintain and properly clean deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be able to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace to follow recipes
• Be able to work under pressure.
• Be able to make excellent quality food.
• Have knowledge about kitchen hygiene & safety procedures.
• Requires good communication skills.
• Ability to stand for hours at a time.
• Requires grasping, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity.
• Ability to lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move goods weighing a maximum of 100 lbs. on a continuous schedule
• High school education is preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Should have knowledge about ingredients and kitchen equipment.