Prep Cook

Prep Cook

Contract: Oct 28-31st

Location: Downtown, Ottawa

Their main responsibilities include chopping and peeling fruits and vegetables, preparing cutlery and dishes like spatulas, pots, and pans for cooking, and measuring out ingredients for the Chef.

Duties and responsibilities

• 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

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 ID / No. du Poste: 37940
• Open Positions / Postes Ouverts: 1