Eureka! Values

Eureka! is an expression of delight on finding, discovering or solving something and this exclamation of joy starts with you. Our values driven culture is full of passionate people serving those hungry to discover a local blend of America’s best. Many of our guests are joining us for the items they crave or offerings they wish to explore. Our aim is to attract and hire talent that provides an enthusiastic experience for all our guests while being a great co-worker for their team mates.

Purpose of the Position

Prepare, prioritize and execute recipes in accordance with established policies and procedures. This is a non-exempt position that reports directly to the Kitchen Manager and indirectly to others in management.

Essential Job Functions

• Interact with co-workers in a friendly, enthusiastic and professional manner (i.e., a warm smile and sincere greeting)
• Regular attendance and compliance with employee handbook and training manuals
• Understand and executes highlighted production sheets in order of priority
• Execute all recipes to the letter in a timely manner according to Eureka’s standards
• Maintain and deliver all “backups” at proper temperature to appropriate area
• Operate kitchen equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Maintain clean and dry building
• Maintain sanitary prep areas
• Clean and organize walk-in, dry storage and freezer on a regular basis
• Label, date and rotate all prepped items in accordance with Eureka’s Shelf Life specifications
• Maintain adequate product par levels
• Organize daily deliveries in proper storage areas
• Assist Dish station and Line functions, when needed

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Food Handler Safety Training Card

Equipment Used

• Slicer
• Convection Oven
• Gas Range
• Buffalo Chopper
• Salad Cutter/Spinner
• Combi-Oven
• Holly Matic
• Potato Cutter
• Alto-Sham
• Tilting Skillet
• Steam Kettle
• Robot Coup
• Knives/Knife Sharpener
• Meat Grinder
• Filter Machine
• Wand Mixer
• Trash Compacter

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies, and repetitive hand and wrist motion; working with and around hot, cold, and hazardous equipment in a fast paced and congested environment that will occasionally be loud, hot and/or physically demanding.

At-Will Statement & Job Description Disclaimer

This position is at-will. Prep cooks have the right to resign at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause. Likewise, Eureka! has the right to terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, with or without cause. This at-will employment relationship will remain in full force and effect notwithstanding any changes that may occur in position, title, pay or other terms or conditions of my employment with Eureka! This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nonessential functions of the job may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.