Prep Cook- North Reading, MA

NEXDINE Hospitality; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Compensation & Benefits Package

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

A dining and hospitality service provider is hiring a Prep Cook in North Reading, MA. The role involves assisting in kitchen operations, preparing food, and serving customers while maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards. Candidates should have experience in food preparation and excellent customer service skills. This full-time position offers an hourly rate of $20.00-$21.00, with a Monday to Friday schedule from 6:30 am to 3 pm. Comprehensive benefits and perks are included, providing a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and adhere to safety standards.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with BOH and FOH operations.
• Prepare and serve food and beverages.
• Monitor sanitation practices.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Sanitation practices

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

NEXDINE Hospitality’s family of brands provides dining, hospitality, fitness center and facility management services to businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior living, and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed programs. The NEXDINE Experience is responsive, transparent, and authentic. Learn more at www.NEXDINE.com.

Job Details

Position: Prep Cook
Location: North Reading, MA
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3 pm
Hours: Full Time
Hourly Rate: $20.00-21.00/hr
Pay Frequency: Weekly - Direct Deposit

What We Offer You

• Generous Compensation & Benefits Package
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Various Employee Perks and Rewards

Job Summary

The Café Worker reports to the Chef Manager or Unit Manager and is responsible for assisting with BOH and FOH operations, serving and assisting customers during the check‑out process, and maintaining clean and orderly server/dining areas.

Essential Functions

• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• May prepare and cook foods of all types on a regular basis and for special functions.
• Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
• May assist Chef/Unit Manager with ordering, receiving and inventory of products.
• May prepare and serve food at numerous stations as directed.
• Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages.
• Describe menu items to customers or suggest products that might appeal to them.
• Responsible for maintaining clean work station and service or seating areas.
• May prepare or package foods.
• Set up or restock product, displays and work stations daily.
• Wrap, label, or date food items per company guidelines.
• May be responsible for washing dishes, utensils or other equipment as assigned; may take out garbage.
• Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or equipment to ensure proper working condition.
• Ability to demonstrate the use of equipment, such as coffee brewers and microwaves.
• May assist with inventory of supplies and equipment; may assist with inventory as assigned.
• Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
• Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
• Responsible for cash management. Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
• Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints.
• Adhere to and promote company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, uniform guidelines, and productivity.
• Provide excellent customer service to include being attentive, approachable, greeting and thanking customers.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Environment

This job operates in a kitchen environment whereby employees may be exposed to and/or required to operate equipment, including but not limited to an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chef’s knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee may be required to sit, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, and push, pull & lift items weighing 40 pounds or less. Employee may be required to stand for long periods of time.