PREP COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group•Middletown Township, NJ
•$18 - $23•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 role is based at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, New Jersey. Both full-time and part-time schedules are available, Monday through Thursday, with hours that may vary. Previous grill cooking experience is required. The Prep Cook obtains production and preparation requirements from the Chef, prepares items according to production sheets, established quantities, and recipes, and checks completed meals for quality. The role also includes taking and preparing customer orders, serving customers at multiple stations, and ensuring appropriate quality, serving temperatures, and portion control. The employee follows food safety and sanitation procedures, maintains required records, and cleans and operates equipment according to department procedures.

Requirements

  • Previous grill cooking experience is required.
  • 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 listed on production sheets according to 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 safety procedures.
  • Complete required documentation, reports, and logs.
  • Comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department 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 the grill, 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

  • Uniforms
  • Meal
  • PTO
  • 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 (FSAs) (full-time positions)
  • Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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