Prep Cook (Full Time)

Compass Group • Coral Gables, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Prep Cook prepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The position is based at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. The full-time schedule is Monday through Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The fixed pay rate is $16.20 per hour, and employees receive a free meal with shifts.

The role obtains daily production schedules and preparation requirements from the Chef, prepares food according to production sheets and established recipes, and maintains required production and waste records. It involves tasting prepared meals, serving customers at multiple stations, taking orders, and resolving customer concerns. The Prep Cook must follow food quality, portioning, food safety, equipment-cleaning, storage, labeling, sanitation, documentation, and HACCP procedures.

This position is in an educational facility, where work may not be required during periods of reduced or ceased food-service needs, such as winter and summer breaks. Such periods may be unpaid and treated as temporary layoffs; depending on business needs, year-round work may be required, potentially at a different location during breaks.

Requirements

• Prep cooking experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Panda Express experience is preferred.

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.
• Follow HACCP guidelines and food quality and safety standards.
• 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 at multiple stations, including steam tables and grills.
• Use approved recipes and production standards to maintain quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
• Resolve customer concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free meal with shifts
• Opportunities for Training and Development
• 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 and AD&D insurance (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)
• Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws
• Instapay through the One @Work app

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed