COLD FOOD (SALAD) (FULL TIME)

Restaurant Associates; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking a full-time Cold Food (Salad) preparer for Audible in Newark, NJ. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM with overtime opportunities. Two years of fine-dining culinary experience required. Pay range is $19.00–$22.00 per hour. Online applications accepted only.

Responsibilities include preparing deli items, salads and sandwiches, maintaining HACCP standards, and ensuring quality portions and temperatures. Join a team with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of culinary experience in a fine-dining establishment.

Responsibilities

• Obtains daily production schedule and preparation requirements from Chef.
• Prepares sandwich meats, cheeses, condiments and salads using approved production standards.
• Stocks and replenishes deli/cold products and condiments following merchandising guidelines.
• Carries pans, kettles and trays of food to and from workstation, stove and refrigerator.
• Stores food following HACCP standards and proper dating/rotation.
• Cleans, sanitizes and maintains counters and work surfaces.
• Operates slicing machine to prepare meats and cheeses to specified thickness.
• Interacts with coworkers to ensure compliance with service standards, inventory and cash control procedures.
• Maintains a clean, safe work environment per sanitation and safety requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

Job description

• We have an opening for a full time COLD FOOD (SALAD) position.
• Location: Audible - 15 James Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time; Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Two years of culinary experience in a fine-dining establishment is required.
• Perks: Overtime opportunities!
• Pay Range: $19.00 per hour to $22.00 per hour.

Job Summary

Summary: Cuts delicatessen meats, vegetables and cheeses with slicing machine, knives or other cutters. Prepares and serves sandwiches, salads and other cold food items.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtains daily production schedule and preparation requirements from Chef.
• Prepares sandwich meats, cheeses, condiments and salads using approved production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
• Stocks and replenishes deli/cold products and condiments following approved merchandising guidelines.
• Carries pans, kettles and trays of food to and from workstation, stove and refrigerator.
• Stores food in designated areas following HACCP standard wrapping, dating and rotation procedures.
• Cleans, sanitizes and maintains counters, work surfaces, refrigeration units and floors in the preparation and serving areas.
• Places meat, cheese or vegetables on cutting board and cuts slices to designated thickness. Positions and clamps meat or cheese on carriage of slicing machine. Adjusts knob to set machine for desired thickness. Presses button to start motor that moves carriage past rotary blade that slices meats and cheeses.
• Interacts with coworkers to ensure compliance with company service standards, inventory and cash control procedures.
• Maintains clean, safe work environment to comply with sanitation, ServSafe and safety requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates At Restaurant Associates Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• 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 Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

• The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
• The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.