DISC+ PROFILE
Prep Cook
Prep Cook
Job Summary
The prep cook assists the cook/chef in stocking and preparing the kitchen stations, with some experience operating kitchen equipment, handling sharp knives, mixing ingredients, and peeling, slicing, and dicing foods. Reading English is necessary to understand recipe instructions, labels, meal charts, and use measuring tools. Standing on feet, bending, pulling, and lifting 35-50 pounds is common, as is exposure to high heat and motorized kitchen equipment. Must be a professional and flexible team player willing to work nights and weekends, some holidays, and take on extra hours if necessary. The role typically reports to the head cook or chef.
See Full Job DescriptionPersonality types of a Prep Cook
Each letter of DISC represents polar personality types with correlating behaviors and characteristics. Learn more about their strengths and weaknesses, how they communicate, and
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D
low D - Planner
Likes to plan before taking action
I
high I - Influencer
Likes to interact with people
S
high S - Stabilizer
Likes doing the same thing
C
high C - Rule Follower
Likes to follow procedures
Behavioral Qualities for a Prep Cook
Behavioral qualities make people naturally act in a certain way. Utilize people's natural behaviors and strengths at work.
- Methodical. Orderly and systematic.
- Collaborative. Works well with others.
- Restrained. Controlled and conservative.
- Cautious. Careful and deliberate in action.
Motivators for a Prep Cook
Motivators are values that drive people. To retain passionate employees, place people in a role that utilizes their values
- Altruistic: A caring drive to benefit and support others. To tend to the altruistic drive, let them work as part of a team and help others complete critical tasks.
- Regulatory: A drive to maintain order and the status quo. To tend to the regulatory drive, provide a clear set of guidelines for them to follow.
- Theoretical: A drive to learn and gain new knowledge. To tend to the theoretical drive, give them opportunities to learn more about the culinary best practices and let them refine their technique.
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