Cafeteria Prep & Service Specialist

Northwestern Mutual - Denver; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 2,075,000 - 3,113,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual is hiring a Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare salads, condiments, and assorted menu items for cafeteria and catering, while ensuring food safety and precise portion control. You will assist chefs, manage labeling and HACCP records, and support inventory and ordering processes.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least three years of food production experience, with strong communication and teamwork in a dynamic dining environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 3+ years in food production.
• Knowledge of safe food handling standards.
• Ability to read/translate recipes and adjust portions.
• Able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, condiments, and menu items for cafeteria and catering.
• Follow recipes and ensure efficiency and food safety in prep.
• Assist chefs with preparation and use of kitchen equipment.
• Maintain labeling, date marking, and HACCP logs as required.
• Communicate with customers and servers about menu and services.

Skills

Food production

Safe food handling

Weights & measures

Recipe interpretation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Northwestern Mutual is hiring a Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare salads, condiments, and assorted menu items for cafeteria and catering, while ensuring food safety and precise portion control. You will assist chefs, manage labeling and HACCP records, and support inventory and ordering processes.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least three years of food production experience, with strong communication and teamwork in a dynamic dining environment.