Prep Cook (Full Time)

Compass Group•Newark, WA
•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 located at Audible, 33 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The pay range is $19.00 to $21.00 per hour. Overtime opportunities are available. The role obtains daily production schedules and preparation requirements from the Chef, prepares food according to production sheets, established quantities, and recipes, and serves customers at multiple stations. The Prep Cook maintains food quality, safety, and sanitation; completes required logs and documentation; operates and cleans equipment; and responds to customer concerns. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

  • Two years of previous culinary experience in a fine dining establishment.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

  • Obtain daily production schedules and preparation requirements from the Chef.
  • Prepare items on production sheets using established quantities and recipes.
  • Complete 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 safety procedures.
  • Complete required documentation, reports, and logs.
  • Comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
  • Take customer orders and prepare items requiring short preparation time.
  • Serve customers efficiently and courteously.
  • Complete orders from steam tables and grills and serve customers at multiple stations.
  • Use approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
  • Resolve customer concerns.
  • Follow company policies, including required use of protective gloves, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.
  • 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 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)
  • May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
  • Employee Referral Bonus
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