COOK, PREP (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 35,280 - 43,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is hiring a full-time Cook, Prep at the University of Nevada, Reno, responsible for preparing food and serving customers per health standards.

Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of culinary experience. The position offers a pay rate of $18.82 per hour and a range of benefits including medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of culinary experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of HACCP guidelines.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food and serves customers.
• Complies with health and sanitation regulations.
• Takes orders and resolves customer concerns.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety regulations

Customer service

Job description

We are hiring immediately for a COOK, PREP (FULL TIME) position at the University of Nevada, Reno located at 1000 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89503.

Schedule: Full time; shift may vary. Pay: $18.82 per hour.

Qualifications: Minimum of 3+ years of culinary experience in a similar role.

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, 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.
• Processes 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.

Benefits

Full‑time associates are eligible for the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Both full‑time and part‑time associates are eligible for 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.

Employment Conditions

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, periods during which the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease) may be unpaid and considered temporary layoff. Depending on business needs, you may be required to work year‑round, potentially at a different location during break periods.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.