PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group • Washington, DC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Restaurant Associates is hiring a full-time Prep Cook at the National Museum of Asian Art - Freer and Sackler Gallery in Washington, DC. The position prepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The fixed pay rate is $24.05 per hour. Days and hours may vary, and weekend availability is required. A valid ServSafe certificate is required.

The Prep Cook obtains production schedules and preparation requirements from the Chef, prepares food according to production sheets and established recipes, and helps maintain quality, portion control, and serving temperatures. The role also includes taking and fulfilling customer orders, serving customers at multiple stations, operating and cleaning equipment, following HACCP and sanitation procedures, storing and labeling food, and completing required logs and documentation. The employee resolves customer concerns and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a valid ServSafe certificate.
• Weekend availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain daily production schedules and preparation requirements from the Chef.
• Prepare items according to production sheets, established quantities, and recipes.
• Complete daily production worksheets and waste log sheets, and 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, and follow HACCP guidelines.
• 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, including fulfilling orders from steam tables and grills 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.
• Use appropriate protective gloves when handling knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins, slicers, hot pans, and steam-table items; wear slip-resistant shoes and use proper lifting techniques.

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 the Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws

What This Job Offers

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