Prep Cook Ojos Locos Sports Cantina--Houston East 11095 East Freeway, Houston, TX 77029

Job Description

The Ojos Locos Prep Cook is responsible for preparing the highest quality menu items for guests while maintaining a clean, sanitized kitchen area. The Prep Cook is responsible for consistently following recipes and procedures, as well as adhering to Ojos Locos standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and, slicing meat.
• Measures ingredients and prepares them in accordance to chef’s specifications;
• Washes and peels ingredients in order for them to be used in different meals;
• Cuts and portions different types of meat according to specifications;
• Prepares different types of food from the menu, following carefully the recipes;
• Makes stock soups to be used during cooking process;
• Accepts or rejects ingredients from food suppliers, based on their appearance and quality;
• Keeps track of ingredient quantities and ensures there are always enough for the day/week;
• Stores ingredients in dedicated containers, making sure that they are best preserved;
• Informs superiors when the ingredients stock is getting low or when the kitchen tools do not work properly;
• Cleans and sanitizes the working surfaces, tools, utensils and working area;
• Carefully supervises the food temperature and the temperature from cooling rooms, to ensure that the ingredients kept are kept at the appropriate temperature;
• Follow cleaning calendar – clean work station before and after food prep to ensure always working in a clean area.
• Follow safety procedures for using all kitchen equipment