Prep Cook - Off-Premise Catering

Proof of the Pudding is seeking additional Prep Cooks to help facilitate off-premise events and to provide culinary support in the main kitchen. Prep Cooks are primarily responsible for mass food production, kitchen cleanliness, and assisting the executive and culinary leadership as directed.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring all food items are properly stored and easily accessible.
• Following prep lists created by lead culinary.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen/food service areas.
• Assisting chefs in preparing food and attending to any culinary tasks that arise.
• Setting up and sanitizing workstations.
• Accepting or rejecting ingredients from suppliers.
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen.
• Maintaining the highest level of food quality with your culinary team.
• Measuring ingredients and seasonings, and preparing cooking ingredients such as soup stock to be used in the cooking process.
• Preparing simple dishes as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Supervising food and cooling room temperatures.

Performs other related duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• 1+ year of experience working in a kitchen, experience in catering is preferred.
• Must have knowledge of food preparation/food service with a strong understanding of the execution of BEOs, reading production sheets, and completing tasks.

Specialized Qualifications:

• Self-motivated with a high energy level
• Verbal communication
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner.
• Planning and multi-tasking
• Customer service

Work Environment

This position will be stationed out of Proof’s corporate office located in West Midtown. This position will spend the majority of time in the kitchen working with typical kitchen equipment including knives, electrical mixers, ovens, hot pans, and more.

Uniform Requirements

Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines.

Non-slip shoes are necessary.

Physical Demands:

• Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items
• Ability to perform physical tasks; such as but not limited to, lifting approx. 40 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of standing, moving through a kitchen space, and traveling to different venues across greater Atlanta

CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.
• Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations. Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.
• Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
• Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard.
• Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.
• Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
• Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion. Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks. Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”
• Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards. Use equipment and materials properly. Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements. Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately. Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.
• Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.

Position Salary & Benefits:

• Benefits include daily meals per shift
• This is considered a part-time hourly position. Schedules will range upon business demands.

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.