Prep Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

Compass Group • Pittsburgh, PA

5d • 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 daily production schedules and preparation requirements from the Chef, prepares items according to production sheets, established quantities, and approved recipes, and completes required production and waste documentation. The role also includes serving customers, preparing short-order items, fulfilling orders from steam tables and grills, addressing customer concerns, and maintaining food quality and safety. The position is based at the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Full-time and part-time schedules are available. Full-time hours are Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; part-time hours are Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The schedule follows the UPG school-year calendar, with limited summer hours and major holidays off. Kitchen experience is preferred, but training may be provided. The pay range is $15.25 to $15.75 per hour. Because the position serves an educational facility, work may be reduced or paused during school breaks, potentially resulting in unpaid temporary layoffs; depending on business needs, year-round work or work at another location may be required.

Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Prior kitchen experience is preferred; candidates without it may be trained.

Responsibilities

• Obtain daily production schedules and preparation requirements from the Chef.
• Prepare items listed on production sheets, following 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 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.
• Complete orders from steam tables and grills and serve customers at multiple stations.
• Use approved recipes and production standards to maintain food quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
• Resolve customer concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free meal with every shift.
• 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 a choice auto and home program.
• Full-time associates also receive medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts.
• Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws.
• Schedule follows the UPG school-year calendar, with limited summer hours and major holidays off.

What This Job Offers

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