Prep Cook (Full Time)
About The Position
The Prep Cook prepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. This full-time position is at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tennessee. The schedule may vary based on operational needs, with additional details provided during the interview. Prior kitchen experience is required. The pay range is $15.00 to $16.00 per hour. The role may include periods without work during educational facility breaks when food service needs decline or cease; such periods may be unpaid and considered temporary layoffs. Depending on business needs, associates may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods.
Requirements
- Prior kitchen experience.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Obtain the daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef.
- Prepare items according to production sheets, 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 to maintain food quality and safety.
- 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 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 quality, appropriate serving temperatures, and standard portion control.
- Resolve customer concerns.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Parking
- On-shift meal
- Competitive wages
- Instapay through the One @Work app
- 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, accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, and auto and home programs
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid and/or unpaid time off may be available in accordance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
