A pickguard (also known as scratchplate) is a piece of plastic or other (often laminated) material that is placed on the body of a guitar, mandolin or similar plucked string instrument. The main purpose of the pickguard is to protect the guitar's finish from being scratched by the guitar pick.
A prep cook is someone that assists the cook in preparing and serving of items on the menu. His/her job description involves various kitchen tasks like general cleaning, dish washing, and storing of food and other items in their proper positions.
The following is a list of some of the duties of a Assistant Cook: 1  Storage and disposal of food. An Assistant Cook is usually responsible for the storage of food, both incoming stock and leftovers. 2  Testing Recipes. Assistant Cooks are often called upon to help Executive Chefs test new recipes. 3  Recording Supply Use.