HIRING: EXPERIENCED BUTCHER / PREP COOK

Job description:

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Butcher / Prep Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food preparation, excellent knife skills, and experience in food safety and handling. This role involves spear-heading the processing / preparation of our poultry items, supporting general kitchen operations, and ensuring that preparation consistency is maintained at all times.

Prior experience in a fast-paced butchery, commercial restaurant kitchen, or related industry space is required.

Duties

Butcher Chicken daily prior to service.
Process all chicken independently within a designated time period once trained.
Support kitchen staff in prepping food items for the line team.
Ensure all food handling procedures comply with safety and sanitation standards
Maintain a high level of cleanliness and organization of workstations and kitchen equipment at all times.
Spearhead food portioning, maintain and organize prep areas.
Follow recipes accurately and adhere to company kitchen standards.
Stay organized during busy hours by managing multiple tasks efficiently independent of direction once fully trained.
Maintain restaurant equipment by utilizing it properly, maintaining cleanliness of equipment

Skills

Heavy experience in the butchering of poultry
Strong background in food preparation, cooking, and food safety practices
Knowledge of food preparation, and food industry standards
Excellent proficiency in culinary techniques including knife skills and food handling
Previous restaurant experience required
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members
This role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about culinary arts to grow their skills within a supportive environment dedicated to quality food service.

Bi-lingual, Spanish / English Kitchen

Our ideal candidate has heavy experience with boning and pairing knives and will be highly preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

Opportunities for advancement
Paid training
Work Location: In person