Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Food Service Line Cook’s Mission
Prepare and cook menu items according to Prasek’s standards whether assigned to the grill station, cold side or hot side.
Essential Functions
- Chop, shred and otherwise prepare raw ingredients for use in food production according to the Prasek’s recipes and quality standards.
- Cook quality foods according to the Prasek’s recipes and quality standards.
- Properly warm, cool and store food as directed by Prasek’s recipes and quality standards.
- Follow all guidelines for storing and rotating products.
- Assist with restocking when needed.
- Retrieve items from the walk-in cooler, freezer or dry storage when needed.
- Prepare product for catering orders as needed.
- Maintain food-handler’s certification.
- Practice good personal hygiene and sanitation procedures.
- Perform all indoor and outdoor cleaning and maintenance functions required to maintain a clean and safe Kitchen.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in all areas of the Kitchen (food preparation and production).
- Perform all job duties in a safe manner.
- Operate food production equipment used in the Kitchen according to proper procedures and notify Foodservice Manager/Executive Chef of needed equipment repairs.
- Keep knives and other sharp utensils in proper storage at all times.
- Notify the Foodservice Manager/Executive Chef or team leader on duty of any unsafe conditions or safety violations.
- Abide by all company policies and procedures as outlined in the Prasek’s Team Member Handbook and Operating Manuals.
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Requirements:
Personal Qualities
- Positive, self-motivated, self-driven attitude with a strong passion to succeed and improve
- Highly adaptable and able to handle stressful situations
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to listen to, communicate with and understand others
- Detail oriented
- Passion to sell
- Passion to create high quality food
Education, Knowledge and Experience
- Several years of successful cooking experience and some degree of managerial experience
- General knowledge and understanding of nutrition
- Knowledge of restaurant operations and food service programs
- Maintain food-handler’s certification
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and technologically based equipment
- Understand and be able to use all required machinery
- Knowledge of product quality, safety, fabrication, merchandising and marketing, processing and processes, selling, use, and cooking techniques
Physical and Other Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must be able to lift and carry 60 pounds
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, squat, reach overhead and side-to-side for an extended period of time
- Must be able to move safely around equipment and possess dexterity in hands and fingers
- As dictated by business and need, must be able to work extended hours and a varying work schedule
Company DescriptionPrasek's, a Texas institution, began in the 1970s as a small family-run grocery. Now, with two major roadside superstore locations, they offer an extensive selection of smoked meats, baked goods, and specialty foods, alongside restaurants and gift shops. Beyond retail, Prasek's operates a nationwide wholesale distribution of their smoked sausages and jerky, and is a leading wild game processor in Texas, supported by their own processing facility. Still guided by original family values, Prasek's remains committed to quality, customer satisfaction, and genuine Texas hospitality.
Company Description
Prasek's, a Texas institution, began in the 1970s as a small family-run grocery. Now, with two major roadside superstore locations, they offer an extensive selection of smoked meats, baked goods, and specialty foods, alongside restaurants and gift shops. Beyond retail, Prasek's operates a nationwide wholesale distribution of their smoked sausages and jerky, and is a leading wild game processor in Texas, supported by their own processing facility. Still guided by original family values, Prasek's remains committed to quality, customer satisfaction, and genuine Texas hospitality.