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Prep Cook - Seattle

The Teatro ZinZanni Prep Cook prepares food consistent with Teatro ZinZanni recipes, menus and standards; and insures proper handling of all food-in-process items and the proper presentation of all prepared items. Duties include cleaning dishes and kitchen utensils, ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen, stocking shelves, and assisting chefs with food preparation. Knife skills are a must. Also must be able to cook a full meal for 60 once per week. Schedule includes evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare food in assistance to the chef while maintaining high standards of production, i.e., the quality, quantity and eye-appealing presentation of all menu items.
  • Properly store and handle all food products, following safe and sanitary food handling techniques.
  • Maintain the work area and keep kitchen equipment clean and orderly. This may include sanitizing dishes, wiping counters and work areas, cleaning the kitchen floor, emptying garbage, stocking clean dishes, receiving and putting away deliveries.
  • Maintain open and positive communication with Chef and kitchen staff on a daily basis.
  • Ensure that food is presented properly and is cooked using the standard product, recipe, and technique, to the specified amount.¬†
  • Properly maintain all food-in-process (hot food is hot, cold food is cold) and ensure proper storage of leftovers (covered, labeled and dated).¬†
  • Observe work schedule and all company policies and procedures.

Essential skills, education, and experience:

  • Prior experience as a prep cook and desire to work in food service¬†
  • Adequate knife skills.
  • Must be dependable and able to be relied upon to work when scheduled and function productively.¬†
  • Must meet and maintain professional, well-groomed standard of appearance.¬†
  • Positive & upbeat personality
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work well in a close team situation, with daily deadlines
  • Ability to learn and do tasks as assigned
  • Ability to accept feedback and guidance, and seek guidance when needed
  • Ability to work standing for eight hours, and must have the endurance to function in a fast-paced and high-stress environment.
  • Must be able to lift 35 lbs.
  • Sensory ability to determine cleanliness of dishes, food contact surfaces, and kitchen area, in addition to assessing condition of food
  • Cognitive and physical ability to operate electrical and mechanical kitchen equipment safely (dish washer, food processors, blenders)
  • Ability to read and adjust recipes with weights & measures, and menus
  • Conversant in English

Location: Teatro ZinZanni - Seattle

Start Date: ASAP

To apply for this position, please send your resume to hr (at) onereel . org

SHOW SUMMARY: Since its opening, Teatro ZinZanni has been delighting audiences with its swirling stream of performance, music and comedy presented in the elegance and intimate comfort of an antique Belgian spiegeltent or mirror tent. Best known for regular evening three-hour performances that blend cirque, comedy and cabaret served up with a five-course gourmet meal, Teatro ZinZanni performances now include 90-minute Sweet Sunday Brunches, late night Mezzo Lunatico experiences, the special children's' program Zirkus Fantazmo, and Camp ZinZanni, a summer education program for kids ages 5 to 16. In 2011, Teatro Zinzanni is an independent non-profit arts organization. Teatro ZinZanni presents a full evening of entertainment, combining cirque artists and clowns, European cabaret singers, opera singers and jugglers with live music and a gourmet five-course meal. Set in an antique jewel box tent imported from Belgium, Teatro ZinZanni is located in the heart of Seattle Center's Theatre District.