Food Prep Cook

## Food Prep Description

At San Pedro Fish Market our Food Prep Crew members work as a multi-functional and cross trained team that participates in all areas of our kitchen. Any member of the kitchen staff should enjoy working in a busy environment with the capacity to take and follow direction and multi-task efficiently.

We stand by and live our Core Values: Lead by Example, Family and Passion About What You Do.

PERKS

• Medical, dental and vision health benefits
• 401 (K) Retirement
• Paid sick & vacation time
• Discounted/Free employee meal
• Family & Friends discounts

**WORK TASKS**

• Responsible for prepping and portioning menu components for our restaurant including soup, sauces, vegetables with the ability to scale, gut and filet whole fish.
• Ensure food is properly portioned, packaged, labeled and stored according to Company procedure and health and safety guidelines.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, walk-ins, freezers and storage areas. .
• Conduct opening and opening checklists.
• Effectively communicate with crew, peers and senior management.
• Follow and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe working environment at all times.
• Comply with all city, state, federal and Company regulations, sanitation guidelines, and safety policies and promptly report violations or concerns to the Manager.

## Food Prep Qualifications
**EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS**

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required or relevant work experience.
• 1 year of warehouse or BOH restaurant experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.
• Current Food Handler’s Card.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with others.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand an extensive variety of work-related instructions and documents pertaining to Company operations, safety, finance, HR and payroll.
• Working knowledge of food safety procedures, basic restaurant knife skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with others to reach common goals.
• Proficient in MS Office including Word and Excel and able to adapt to new systems quickly.
• Ability to use the Company’s timekeeping system and point of service system.
• Flexibility to work over 40 hours per week, weekends and holidays.
• Working knowledge of city, state and federal hospitality guidelines.