PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Aliso Viejo, CA
•$20 - $21•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 obtains production requirements from the Chef, prepares food according to established quantities and recipes, checks meal quality, and completes production and waste documentation. The Prep Cook also takes customer orders, prepares quick-service items, serves customers at multiple stations, and addresses customer concerns. The role follows food safety and sanitation procedures, including HACCP guidelines, and operates, cleans, labels, dates, and stores food and equipment according to department policy. This is a full-time position at St. Mary's School in Aliso Viejo, California. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours that may vary. Previous prep and kitchen experience is required; a Food Handler's certificate is preferred. The pay range is $20.00 to $21.00 per hour.

Requirements

  • Previous prep and kitchen experience required.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

  • Food Handler's certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Obtain the daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef.
  • Prepare items listed on production sheets in accordance with 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 applicable health, food safety, and sanitation procedures.
  • Complete required documentation, reports, and logs.
  • 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 food quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
  • Resolve customer concerns.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Free meals at select locations.
  • Uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.
  • 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 for full-time positions.
  • Dental insurance for full-time positions.
  • Vision insurance for full-time positions.
  • Life Insurance/AD for full-time positions.
  • Disability Insurance for full-time positions.
  • Commuter Benefits for full-time positions.
  • Employee Assistance Program for full-time positions.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for 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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