Salad Prep Cook

NEXDINE Hospitality • Boston, MA

6d

About The Position

The Salad/Prep Cook is responsible for production of salads and sandwiches, including preparing sandwiches, salads, and desserts for students and faculty. The position includes cleaning before, during, and after service and supporting kitchen cleaning during and at the end of the shift. The cook may also help put away orders. This hands-on, front- and back-of-house role serves as a first impression for students and faculty and requires speed, efficiency, accuracy, and excellent customer service.

The role prepares daily meals and made-to-order deli and salad items, including catering orders as needed; prepares lunch and dinner stations; stocks stations; and may support culinary staff at other stations. The cook must operate and sanitize equipment safely and follow company standards for safety, food handling, sanitation, uniforms, and productivity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in a similar deli position.
• Dependable, neat, clean, and professional.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals, including made-to-order deli and salad items and catering orders as needed.
• Chop and slice meats, cheese, and vegetables; cook foods; and prepare sandwiches and grab-and-go items.
• Prepare lunch and dinner stations according to company guidelines and stock stations with items needed for service.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
• Carve, trim, and prepare meats and seafood for hot or cold service.
• Ensure customers are cared for and the department remains clean and presentable.
• Provide attentive, approachable customer service, including greeting and thanking customers.
• Operate and sanitize equipment safely and properly.
• Support culinary staff at other stations as directed.
• Clean the kitchen before, during, and after service, including at the end of the shift.
• May assist with putting away orders.
• Follow and promote company standards for safety, food handling, sanitation, uniform guidelines, and productivity.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Career growth opportunities.
• Various employee perks and rewards.
• Generous compensation and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED