COOK, PREP (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

A dining services provider is seeking a Full-Time Cook, Prep in Los Angeles. The role involves preparing food, serving customers, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have kitchen prep experience, knowledge of HACCP guidelines, and the ability to manage multiple cooking stations. This position offers opportunities for training, health benefits, and more. Ideal for those who thrive in a diverse environment where commitment to quality is paramount.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen prep cook experience with scratch kitchen required.
• Ability to work varying hours and handle multiple cooking stations.
• Knowledge of HACCP guidelines and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food and serves customers in accordance with standards.
• Gathers orders from customers and prepares items requiring short preparation time.
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Kitchen prep cook experience

Knowledge of HACCP guidelines

Ability to handle multiple cooking stations

Job description

Job Title: Cook, Prep (Full Time)

Company: Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services

Location: 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330

Schedule: Friday – Thursday, varying hours between 6:00 AM and 10:30 PM

Salary: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Job Summary

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

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 required documentation, reports, logs as required.
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Gathers orders from customers and prepares items requiring short preparation time.
• Serves customers in an efficient and friendly manner.
• Completes orders from steam 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.

Qualifications

Previous kitchen prep cook experience with scratch kitchen required.

Ability to work varying hours and handle multiple cooking stations.

Knowledge of HACCP guidelines and food safety regulations.

Benefits

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• 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
• 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.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Application Information

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. If a position is filled, the applicant may be considered for future opportunities.