PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Hoboken, NJ
•Onsite

About The Position

Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education is hiring a full-time Prep Cook at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey. The role prepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The position requires prior cook experience. Days and hours may vary, and schedules may include days, nights, and weekends; further details are provided during the interview. The Prep Cook follows production schedules, recipes, food-safety and sanitation procedures, and portion standards. The role also takes customer orders, prepares and serves food at multiple stations, and addresses customer concerns. The advertised pay rate is $19.40 per hour.

Requirements

  • Prior cook experience is required.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

  • Obtain daily production schedules and preparation requirements from the Chef.
  • Prepare items according to production sheets, established quantities, and recipes.
  • Complete and follow daily production worksheets and waste logs.
  • 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; 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 maintain quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
  • Resolve customer concerns.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Retirement Plan
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
  • Medical insurance (full-time positions)
  • Dental insurance (full-time positions)
  • Vision insurance (full-time positions)
  • Life insurance/AD (full-time positions)
  • Disability insurance (full-time positions)
  • Commuter Benefits (full-time positions)
  • Employee Assistance Program (full-time positions)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (full-time positions)
  • May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws
  • Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
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