Grab-and-Go/Prep Cook (PM) - Corporate Dining

Thomas Cuisine • Camas, WA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Grab-and-Go/Prep Cook in a corporate dining setting, you’ll prepare fresh, convenient food items that support staff and visitors throughout the day. You’ll play a key role in daily food service operations by producing high-quality grab-and-go meals and completing essential prep work that keeps the kitchen running efficiently. Working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, you’ll follow recipes and strict food safety standards while contributing to a clean, organized, and dependable food service operation.

Requirements

• ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen
• High School Diploma/GED

Responsibilities

• Review daily menus and production plans, and gather ingredients needed for prep and grab-and-go production.
• Prepare fresh grab-and-go items such as salads, sandwiches, bowls, snacks, and packaged meals, ensuring consistency, quality, and freshness.
• Follow standardized recipes, portion guidelines, and production sheets to meet corporate kitchen standards.
• Complete daily prep and pull schedules to support cafeteria service, grab-and-go programs, and special requests.
• Utilize proper food prep techniques to ensure quality, safety, and appealing presentation.
• Apply appropriate garnishing and packaging standards to ensure grab-and-go items are attractive, clearly labeled, and ready for service.
• Restock grab-and-go displays as needed to meet demand throughout the day.
• Maintain food safety standards at all times—keeping cold items properly chilled and following approved holding procedures.
• Weigh, measure, and prepare ingredients for upcoming production, using correct storage and thawing methods.
• Ensure all food is properly stored, labeled, dated, and rotated to maintain freshness and compliance with established regulations.
• Follow kitchen opening and closing procedures, including proper setup, breakdown, and cleaning.
• Clean and sanitize prep equipment, workstations, coolers, and storage areas according to health department guidelines.
• Assist with training new food service team members as needed.
• Report equipment issues or maintenance needs to the Supervisor.
• Support inventory organization and document product usage or removal from storage areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Baby Bonding Leave
• Paid Elder Care Leave
• Paid Time Off (Accrued)
• Holiday Premium Pay
• 3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross)
• Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Reimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost)
• Voluntary HSA with Company Match
• Voluntary FSA
• Free Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support)
• Access to Wellness Initiatives (Fitness Memberships, etc.)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Policy
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Employee, Spouse, and/or child(ren) Life Insurance, with AD&D Plus
• A supportive, collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED