Prep Cook
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman
Lahaina, HI
Manufacturing / Production, Business Management / Project / Planning
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description
Cut foods as specified by standardized recipes.
Read and understand recipes.
Pre-weigh, measure, and package foods according to recipe specifications for later use by Line Cooks.
Prepare sauces, dressing, batters, and other hand crafted foods according to standardized recipes for later cooking.
Bake or cook certain food items according to recipes for later use by Line Cooks.
Remove floor mats, sweep, scrub, and mop floor; wash mats and replace on cleaned floor.
Sanitize prep area and line trash cans.
Take out trash and reline cans as needed throughout shift.
Assist others as needed.
Keep work area clean, organized, and safe at all times.
Clean and sanitize prep area according to Chef's instructions.
Complete daily cleaning and organizational tasks assigned by the Chef.
Be a contributing team member by showing teamwork with the culinary team and the rest of the staff.
Requirements
Must be able to do the following constantly: stand, walk, use hands/fingers, reach outward, and push/pull 10-25 lbs.
Must be able to do the following frequently: reach above shoulder, bend, lift/carry 26-50 lbs, and push/pull 26-50 lbs.
Must be able to do the following occasionally: climb and squat or kneel.
Must be able to work in a fast paced, high-energy, moderately noisy environment containing multiple personality types.
Can become crowded, hot, and can become high-pressure.
Must have the ability to wear personal protective equipment (non slip shoes, back belt if lifting over 25 lbs, safety glove when using knife, and specific "chef" pants.
About the company
Company website•Restaurants
Our restaurants are driven by a deep dedication to the art of craft. Beyond just describing how things are made, “crafted” can also refer to a desire to do something well, through a very personal kind of work. The craftsman is proud of their work, and cherishes their creation. This kind of pride can be infectious and as a company we want to imbue our employees, communities, and customers with this spirit. Even people who never meet the craftsman or have never handcrafted anything themselves can recognize the depth, skill, and effort embodied in well-crafted objects, whether that means surfboards, canoes, motorcycles, beer, or food.
Under this context, our mission and vision statements emerge organically:
Mission statement: Master the craft of food, drink, and merrymaking with Aloha.
Vision statement: Be recognized as the leading handcrafted restaurant company in America.
Our chef driven concept is led by the classically trained, award winning, Chef Peter Merriman. Peter is a culinary pioneer and one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. He has always been inspired by the people and products around him and this spirit led the movement to look at food in Hawaii in a new light. Each item on the menu demonstrates our commitment to high quality, locally sourced ingredients and perfect execution.