Prep Cook II - Runner

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The Prep Cook II – Runner supports high-volume meal production through food preparation, cooking, and kitchen operations. This role involves working under the guidance of senior culinary staff to ensure consistent, efficient, and safe execution of all kitchen duties. In addition to all duties of the Prep Cooks, this position also manages the ongoing transport, backfill and transfer of half and full pans or liquid and solid hot and cold foods for the hot line and cold room, as well as boxes of food, transportation equipment, kitchen equipment and tools and other items as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, cook, and portion all menu items in accordance with standardized recipes and production schedules.
• Act as a runner for hot and cold food production areas, responsible for the transport of up to 200 hot pans per day, each weighing upwards of 100 lbs, across the facility while adhering to safety protocols.
• Routinely lift, carry, and maneuver hot pans and containers throughout production and service lines, ensuring timely and efficient flow of food service.
• Check daily menus and complete cooking assignments to ensure items are finished by designated serving times.
• Accurately monitor, record, and maintain proper food temperatures in accordance with food safety standards.
• Appropriately store and label leftover food in compliance with Department of Health (DOH) regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen work areas, equipment, and tools, ensuring all safety and hygiene standards are consistently met.
• Wash, sanitize, and store all cookware and kitchen tools used in production.
• Assist with inventory, unloading, inspection, and proper storage of deliveries and raw ingredients.
• Assist in any other area of the commissary as needed and requested by any member of the management team.
• Assist with any and all mission work as needed and requested with some or no prior notice including, but not limited to: serving as a truck spotter, helping with Farm Market/Community Garden/Freight Farms/on and off-site food distributions, preparation of meals, and serving home-delivered meals.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including cross-functional work outside the kitchen when necessary.