TITLE: PREP COOK

LOCATION: ANAHEIM

STATUS: PART-TIME, NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: KITCHEN MANAGER

THE BIG PICTURE

The Prep Cook reports to the Executive Chef and is responsible for accurately and efficiently preparing all line items to the specifications set forth in the Modern Times Beer recipe guidelines. This role also oversees kitchen inventory, ordering all ingredients and supplies, daily prep of ingredients, forecast product needs and manage the kitchen with a focus on cost-saving methods and increasing productivity. Candidates must share Modern Times' commitments to quality, safety, business ethics, and continuous innovation

THE EVERYDAY VIEW

• Complete prep list following all specs and prepare vegan dishes consistently according to recipe, including but not limited to portioning, chopping, storing, peeling, weighing, measuring, rinsing, and mixing ingredients
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently
• Efficiently run your station during the shift
• Setup and break down workstation
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, dishes, tables, tools, knives, and equipment
• Maintain inventory of produce and ingredients
• Inventory ingredients and produce daily, monthly, and upon request
• Order and receive all produce and ingredients
• Manage kitchen supplies and overall kitchen cleanliness 
• Coordinate with the kitchen team to identify ordering and prep needs specific to particular events
• Keep team abreast of any kitchen needs, including broken or new equipment needs 
• Work closely with the team to make sure all kitchen logistics are covered for upcoming events and anything returning from events is properly inventoried, labeled, restocked, or discarded
• Approach all guest and employee encounters in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner
• Responsible for food safety and food quality within the kitchen
• Follow food handling and sanitization standards
• Ensure work station is clean and organized at all times
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional
• Have clear knowledge of all products offered by Modern Times 
• Be a team player and able to interact with all levels within the organization 
• Adhere to and enforce all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations 
• Other tasks as needed

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application
• Able to pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check 
• Must have a minimum of 3 years kitchen experience
• California Food Handler Certification required
• LEAD Certification required
• Graduate of a culinary institute, military school, or formal on-the-job training preferred
• Knowledge of event catering operations
• Must have a trained palate with the ability to anticipate seasonal changes in produce and recipe variations based on produce yield and seasonality
• Must be comfortable working in a team environment
• Able to quickly assess and prioritize needs
• Strong interpersonal skills and a love for meeting and interacting with people
• Thorough attention to detail and desire to take initiative
• Must adhere to company's policies and procedures
• The desire to work in a fast-paced, growing company

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Night, weekend, and holiday availability required

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required when performing work duties  

• Able to stand, walk, and be on your feet for prolonged periods

• Able to read and follow written English instructions

• Able to regularly twist, turn, kneel, climb, stoop, bend, crawl, lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 55 pounds using appropriate techniques and tools

• Able to safely navigate the small areas and crowded spaces

• Able to maneuver packages of any weight above 75 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance 

• Abe to move 165-pounds, using appropriate techniques and tools 

• Able to both work and thrive in a high-stress environment that has a quiet to moderate noise level

• Able to read and follow written English instructions

• Able to safely navigate the tasting room and snack bar areas, including crowded spaces

• Able to work in a factory/production environment which may be loud, slick, humid, cold, and hot

• Able to work in indoor and outdoor environments with moderate noise and occasionally slippery floors

• Able to comply with and enforce all health, safety, and personal hygiene policies and standards

Applications accepted until the role has been filled

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND PERKS ELIGIBILITY

• Modern Times is a partially employee-owned company, with 30% of our equity held in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), guaranteeing employees the opportunity to earn equity in the company over time
• Eligible to participate in 401(k)
• Radical beer and coffee perks

ABOUT MODERN TIMES Modern Times is an intrepid cadre of brewers, coffee roasters, culinary wizards, creative powerhouses, and beer-slingers that began as a 30bbl production brewery and tasting room in the Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego in 2013. Today, we're distributed throughout California, the Pacific Northwest, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Hawaii, and Texas. Since its  inception, the Modern Times multiverse has expanded to include a robust and ever-growing barrel program, killer satellite brewery & tasting room locations, and the addition of several restaurants, each serving a breathtakingly tasty menu of boundary-pushing plant-based cuisine.

Learn more at www.moderntimesbeer.com

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Modern Times Beer strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.