Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Prep Cook to join our team! You will be preparing and cooking a variety of dishes for restaurant guests to enjoy.
You are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through good, quality food. With previous experience as a prep cook, you are able to manage multiple priorities and contribute to a friendly and productive team atmosphere. Ideally, you have your ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification.
You also have an attention for detail, possess solid knife technique, and can manage multiple prep-projects at one time. You excel at keeping an organized and clean walk-in and are committed to ensuring that your co-workers do the same. You take seriously the responsibility of tracking waste and communicate with your managers when something in the waste log is of concern.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
- Ensure freshness of food and ingredients through effective rotation and labeling of product in the walk in.
- Taste, taste, taste. Ensure all prep is cooked and seasoned correctly.
- Respond to guest feedback with appropriate urgency and professionalism.
- Communicate with the incoming shift as to what prep items need to be completed/prioritized.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a prep cook preferred.
- Attention for detail
- Teachable.
- ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification (or must be willing to attain)
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to lift 30+ lbs
- Ability to work standing for 8+ hours
Complete our short application today!
Are you looking to learn new skills while enhancing your current knowledge and experience in the culinary and/or hospitality field? Join the Cornucopia Team! We have been in business for 30 years. The winner of multiple awards, including Best Burger for 14 years in a row! Cornucopia restaurants employ a team of dedicated managers who will train and mentor you.
We have three locations Cornucopia Restaurant at 295 W. 17th Ave. in Eugene. Cornucopia Bar & Burgers at 207 E. 5th Ave. in Eugene. & Cornucopia Main Street at 521 Main St. in Springfield. All three locations offer the same food and drink menus. While each restaurant has their own unique atmosphere, beer selection, and varied customer base. Please visit our locations to learn more about us and our food to choose the one that best fits you. Experience is preferred, but not necessary, depending on the position you are applying for.
Join us to be part of a team that strives for the highest standards and professionalism in all that we do.