COOK, PREP (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Opportunities for Training and Develop

Discount Marketplace

Commuter Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services at the University of Texas – Arlington is seeking a Full‑time Prep Cook to join our dining team. You will prepare meals according to production sheets and recipes, ensuring quality and efficiency in serving customers.

The role requires pre-cook experience and offers a hourly pay range of $14.00–$17.00, with full-time schedule and interview-based discussions on specifics. Training opportunities and comprehensive benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Pre-cook experience required.

Responsibilities

• Obtains daily production schedule and requirements from Chef.
• Prepares items on production sheets following recipes and quantities.
• Completes and follows daily production worksheets and waste logs; tastes meals for quality.
• Operates and cleans equipment after use and maintains sanitation.
• Stores, labels and dates all food items per policy; follows HACCP guidelines.
• Takes orders from customers and prepares items with short lead times.

Skills

Pre-cook experience

Job description

Location: University of Texas – Arlington

• Full‑time Prep Cook positions.
• Address: 300 West Mitchell Street, Arlington, TX 76019.
• Schedule: Full‑time, details to be discussed during interview.
• Pre‑cook experience required.
• Pay: $14.00 – $17.00 per hour.

Job Summary

Prepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtains daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef.
• Prepares items on production sheets following established quantities and recipes.
• Completes and follows daily production worksheets and waste log sheets; tastes completed meals to ensure quality.
• Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use.
• Stores, labels and dates all food items according to policy; follows HACCP guidelines.
• Completes all required documentation, reports and logs as required.
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Takes orders from customers and prepares items requiring short preparation time.
• Serves customers in an efficient and friendly manner.
• Completes orders from steaming tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations.
• Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
• Resolves customer concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.