The Firstborn Prep Cook  is an individual who assists the BOH staff in preparing food, maintains a safe and clean food environment and takes on other culinary tasks as delegated. The ideal Firstborn Prep Cook candidate is focused, driven, detail oriented and comfortable working in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner in accordance to recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications and guide lines
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation, organization and maintenance of kitchen and culinary equipment 
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, including and not limited to refrigeration, cooking equipment, and prep areas
• Demonstrate safe and proper use of all kitchen equipment, including knife cutting skills
• Maintain open and effective communication with BOH team and FOH team
• Support other team members and foster a positive work environment

Required Qualifications

• A positive and enthusiastic attitude, as well as a desire to learn, grow, and develop new skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• A passion for all things culinary
• Strong desire, strong work ethic, and ability to work on a successful and effective team
• Willingness and openness to accept guidance in a positive manner and implement the direction in a way that is productive for both you and the team
• Able to work in a standing/walking position for long periods of time( 8 to 10 hours )

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Prep Cook, Commis, Line Cook, or similar role
• 2+ years of experience in any of the above positions in a high volume, upscale restaurant
• Proven ability to train new Prep Cooks in all aspects and responsibilities of the role
• Must be able to assist the culinary team in receiving goods for the restaurant
• Must be able to assist in managers with daily ordering and monthly inventory
• A proven track record of dependability, a continuous focus on learning and development, and a history of consistently and successfully fulfilling all role responsibilities

Physical Demands

• The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 35 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Firstborn reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of ownership or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Firstborn is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.