PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Los Angeles, CA

30d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for full time PREP COOK positions. This role involves preparing food and serving customers in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences, come from diverse backgrounds, are open-minded and curious about our clients and guests, and possess a welcoming smile and spirit. Our ultimate goal is to develop mentoring and career-building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within.

Requirements

One to two years of previous prep cooking experience is required.
Must have a valid food handler's certificate.
The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Nice To Haves

Passion for hospitality-driven experiences
Diverse background
Open-minded and curious about clients and guests
Welcoming smile and spirit

Responsibilities

Obtains daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef.
Prepares items on production sheets following established quantities and recipes.
Completes and follows daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.
Tastes completed meals to ensure quality.
Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use.
Stores, labels and dates all food items according to policy.
Follows HACCP guidelines.
Completes all required documentation, reports, logs as required.
Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
Takes orders from customer and prepare items requiring short preparation time.
Serves customers in an efficient and friendly manner.
Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations.
Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
Resolves customer concerns.
Performs other duties as assigned.