Prep Cook/Dish

Nighthawk's Kitchen recently opened in Freeport! While we are a stand alone restaurant we are also the food provider and culinary partner for Mast Landing Brewery Company in Freeport. You can read about the partnership here:

https://mastlandingbrewing.com/blog/mast-landing-freeport-crossing-culinary-partner

Looking for experienced kitchen staff or individuals willing to learn a new craft!

Hours are flexible and pay is competitive. We believe in building the right team with the right people. This is a great opportunity to be a part of the business from the beginning when the growth and opportunities are exceptional.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assisting Chefs and Line Cooks with food preparation

• Follow the prep list: prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep

• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking

• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible

• Set up workstations and ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes.

• Undertake basic cooking duties with the ability to learn or train on more complex duties

• Prepare simple dishes, salads and entrees

• Perform routine kitchen tasks

• Ensure that all food and other items are stored properly

• Maintain the dishwashing machine throughout the shift ( wash and sanitize dishes and equipment)

• Keep the work area organized

• Scrapie and sorting food waste from dirty dishes/meal trays

• Rise and spray dishes prior to feeding into the dishwasher

• Sort cutlery and kitchen utensils in soaking bucket prior to washing

• Organize dishes into piles and dishwasher racks to be processed into the automated dishwasher

• Transport dishes to storage shelving and/ meal service area as needed

• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines

• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned

We are looking to fill all shifts and hours. Schedules are flexible. Full and part time hours available.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment

• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen

• Knowledge of food and work station sanitation

• Basic knife skills

• Organizational skills

• Patience

• Communication skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to stand for shift and lift 40 pounds

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is desirable

• Training from a culinary school is an asset

• Proven experience as a prep cook is an asset

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow all state and local COVID-19 protocols

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
• Restaurant Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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