PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Waltham, MA
•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Restaurant Associates, part of Compass Group, is hiring a full-time Prep Cook at ThermoFisher, 168 Third Avenue, Waltham, Massachusetts. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The Prep Cook prepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Previous high-volume kitchen prep cooking experience is required. Pay is $23.00 to $25.00 per hour. The role includes preparing food according to production schedules, recipes, quantities, and established standards; maintaining food quality and safety; serving customers at multiple stations; and following department procedures and applicable sanitation requirements. The position may also involve taking customer orders, preparing items with short preparation times, resolving customer concerns, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

  • Previous high-volume kitchen prep cooking experience is required.
  • Must be able 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, 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.
  • Follow HACCP guidelines and comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
  • Complete required documentation, reports, and logs.
  • Take customer orders and prepare items requiring short preparation times.
  • 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 quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
  • Resolve customer concerns.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Free parking
  • 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)
  • 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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