Prep Cook
Giant Eagle · Yorktown · $14–$14.25/hr (stated in the posting)
Job Summary
A Prep Cook's primary responsibility is to prepare and season a variety of food items, such as: meats, vegetables, soup, and seafood, in accordance with prescribed recipes. They will also provide unparalleled service in our Kitchens, ensuring that all customer requirements are met.Job Description
Experience Required: 0 to 6 months
Experience Desired: Food Safety Awareness; Food Safety Awareness; prior food prep experience helpful; Culinary Awards or accreditation; Culinary Degree
Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent
Certification or Licensing Required: Serv- safe certification a plus.
Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds
Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age
Job Responsibilities
- Actively support a culture of safety which includes, but is not limited to, food safety, Team Member safety and customer safety.
- Conduct business, at all times, with a clear understanding that customer service is a significant point of difference for our Company. Every interaction, whether with an internal or external customer, is to be conducted with the highest degree of integrity and with an understanding that the end result is to deliver service in an unparalleled manner.
- Actively participate in, and promote, an environment which embraces diversity, inclusion, and respect for Team Members, Customers, Vendors, and the Community.
- Complete opening and closing checklists.
- Receive food ingredients and supplies from main kitchen and pantry as required for daily operations.
- Review production schedule to determine food requirements, including variety and quantity of food for preparation and assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking activities.
- Use our Standard Recipe Card for preparing all products.
- Slices, grinds and cooks meats and vegetables using a full range of cooking methods; testing of foods being cooked for quality.
- Carves and displays meats, vegetables, fruits and salads, replenishes service lines as necessary.
- Prepares food products for cook's production.
- Completes production sheets and other records as required.
- Maintains clean work area, utensils and equipment.
- Accommodate individual customer requests with regard to special dietary needs.
- Additional responsibilities as directed by management.
- Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies, detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and or other unusual conditions.
About Us
At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life’s moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you’ll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you matter.The hiring range for this position is $14.00– $14.25 per hour/year. This range represents the anticipated base pay for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. Eligible employees may be offered health, vision, and dental insurance, personal/sick paid time, 401(k) retirement savings plan, bonus potential, paid bereavement, vacation and paid holidays.
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