Prep Cook

Compass Group•RICHMOND, VA

11d•$17 - $19

About The Position

The Prep Cook prepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. This is a part-time, event-based position, with a primary duration from April through September. The posting also states that hiring is currently underway for winter events through December 2026. The role obtains production schedules and preparation requirements from the Chef, prepares food according to production sheets and established recipes, and maintains production and waste documentation. It also involves serving customers at multiple stations, preparing short-order items, and ensuring food quality, temperature, portion control, and safety. The Prep Cook operates and cleans equipment, stores and labels food according to policy, follows HACCP and sanitation procedures, and addresses customer concerns. The position requires prolonged standing and mobility, physical engagement with guests, and the ability to lift or move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Associates of Levy are offered benefits including Instapay and high-interest savings through the EVEN app, an Associate Shopping Program, a Health and Wellness Program, a Discount Marketplace, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements

Ability to stand for long periods and physically engage with guests.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to react with physical and mental alertness in emergency situations.
Physical stamina and agility to remain mobile for long periods throughout the day.
Ability to lift or move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to move from sitting to standing easily and quickly.

Responsibilities

Obtain daily production schedules and preparation requirements from the Chef.
Prepare items on production sheets using established quantities and recipes.
Complete and follow daily production worksheets and waste log sheets; taste completed meals to ensure quality.
Operate and clean equipment according to department procedures after each use.
Store, label, and date food items according to policy and follow HACCP guidelines.
Complete required documentation, reports, and logs.
Comply with applicable health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
Take customer orders and prepare items requiring short preparation time.
Serve customers efficiently and in a friendly manner.
Complete orders from steam tables and grills and serve customers at multiple stations.
Use approved recipes and production standards to ensure quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
Resolve customer concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.