Job description

Prep Cook

Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity. To continue our growth, we have an excellent opportunity for a Prep Cook at our new headquarters in Milwaukee, WI.

Job Description:

The Prep Cook completes basic food prepping tasks. Their main duties include preparing and cooking food in a specific station, cleaning up prep areas and making sure the kitchen is stocked

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This position prepares food using recipes and menu items created by the Head Chef and helps keep the kitchen running smoothly.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Restocking ingredients and kitchen supplies

Labeling food items and storing them properly

Wash dishes, take out the trash

Maintain a sanitized environment

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
A solid understanding of the kitchen

Assisting with stocking and setting up the kitchen stations

Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, desserts, salads and desserts and other items needed. (e.g., washing, trimming, cutting, portioning, mixing, baking, broiling, frying, and steaming)

Working with other kitchen staff to ensure the food is completed as per the Chefs direction and on time.

Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at end of shift

Ensures the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations

Clean up station and properly store leftover food and restock items as needed

Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Put away food deliveries as instructed by the Chef

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred

1-2 years’ related work experience

PERSONAL SKILLS and ATTRIBUTES:
This team member must be proactive and professional with a strong desire to help and support all kitchen staff members. Individual must be a team player, adaptable to shifting priorities, and flexible to training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read & write basic English

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to use basic math skills, addition & subtraction

REASONING ABILITY

It is necessary to have the ability to solve practical problems that may arise. Our Team Members must have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to cut, chop, grab, separate, peel, touch; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, stand; walk; lift and/or move up to 50, pounds walk up and down stairs, push and pull carts and other kitchen equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This work is performed in a typical kitchen setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The work environment includes working in wet, hot & cold environments.

We Offer:

Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with company paid life and long-term disability insurance and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, paid parental leave, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package. Interested applicants please email.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.Lead Line Cook

PURPOSE: The Lead Line Cook is responsible for the preparation of high-quality fresh food in a timely, efficient, sanitary, and consistent manner. The Lead Line cook is responsible for receiving and stocking product using FIFO system. The Line Cook is prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment, while maintaining the organizational ability to identify and act on job duties quickly and effectively. The Line Cook is prepared to work as a team member in a dynamic workplace, follow all safety procedures, and have a high threshold for heat in a kitchen environment. This position is based in Milwaukee, WI.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This position prepares food using recipes and menu items created by the Head Chef and helps keep the kitchen running smoothly.

· Oversee stocking and setting up the kitchen stations

· Preparing food including cleaning and cutting the ingredients and cooking main dishes, salads and desserts and other items needed. (e.g., washing, trimming, cutting, portioning, mixing, baking, broiling, frying, and steaming)

· Working with other kitchen staff to ensure the food is completed as per the Chefs direction and on time.

· Washing and cleaning the kitchen and cooking utensils and storing the equipment at end of shift

· Ensures the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations

· Clean up station and properly store leftover food and restock items as needed

· Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

· Position is Monday -Friday days, no nights or weekends

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES: A Lead Line Cook plans, prepares, and cooks food items to ensure the highest quality of service and experience for customers. They keep the kitchen organized and running efficiently. They ensure proper food handling, sanitation and following food storage procedures.

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QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

High school diploma or equivalent qualification is preferred.

In-depth knowledge of restaurant best practices and cooking methods.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Aptitude for multi-tasking.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Previous food service experience.

High School or GED.

PERSONAL SKILLS and ATTRIBUTES:
This team member is proactive and professional with a desire to help and support all kitchen staff members. Individual must be a team player, adaptable to shifting priorities, and flexible to training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and write English and converse with others in a professional and courteous manner

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to use basic math skills, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to cut, chop, grab, separate, peel, touch; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, stand; walk; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, walk up and down stairs, push and pull carts and other kitchen equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This work is performed in a typical kitchen setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The work environment includes working in wet, hot & cold environments.

WE OFFER

In return for your skills and hard work, Rite-Hite offers competitive pay ($22-$26/hour based on experience), a comprehensive benefits program (medical, dental, vision, disability and life coverage), employee meals, uniform provided & laundered,and a retirement program with 401(K) including a company match, and profit sharing. Interested applicants, send resume.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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