Coconut Grove #18 Prep Cook

Prep Cooks make the world go round. You’re responsible for organizing everything in advance and during service, to make the kitchen really hum. You strive for an efficient, well-oiled machine, and that’s exactly what the kitchen is, thanks to your prep. Everything from chopping, breaking down, cutting, weighing, mixing, washing, storing, unloading, readying – you play a vital role in the kitchen’s day-to-day routine.

• Able to safely use kitchen machinery (Open Flame Grill, Stove, Slicer, etc)
• Able to work flexible shift schedule which may include nights, weekends, and/or holidays
• Five (5) Day Work Week, with Two (2) Consecutive Days Off
• Assist fellow employees with dishwashing and cleaning, as needed
• Breaks down and cleans all stations at closing
• Can reach, bend, stoop
• Advancement Based on Performance Not Tenure
• Communicates ticket times, executes food flow from kitchen to guests, and reports potential issues to Manager on duty
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. several times per shift, lift these heavy loads to high shelves, coolers, freezers
• Transports items to and from kitchen, helps Vendor unload delivery trucks
• Work safely with sharp knives and utensils
• Work in high temperature, damp environment indoors and minimally outdoors
• Ensures rotation of all products and stocks products to par level, to ensure kitchen is not disrupted
• Can physically stand/walk 100 % of shift
• Paid Vacation One Week after Year One, Two Weeks after Two Years, and Three Weeks after Ten Years
• Ability to hold items weighing up to 5 lbs. for long periods of time
• Prepares menu items according to Flanigan’s company recipe manual and plate presentation
• Complete and pass food safety certification program, in compliance with Flanigan’s and Florida statutes.
• Work safely with hot plates, pots, pans
• Cleans and maintains kitchen area throughout shift
• Health Insurance – Medical & Dental Programs Available
• Free Shift Meals
• Christmas Bonus after one year of employment (amount equals one week pay)
• Able to read recipes and food labels
• Helps complete assigned prep work, to stock and set up stations as necessary
• Follows all company safety and sanitation policies and procedural training
• 401K Plan – Immediate Eligibility. Must be 21 or Over to Enroll
• Able to read POS ticket orders