Prep Cook

American Food & Vending; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401K with match

Employee meal & beverage during shift

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours & shifts

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

Job summary

American Dining Creations is seeking a Prep Cook in Portland, Maine. You will prepare meal ingredients, simple dishes, condiments, and assist the culinary team to meet daily production needs. This role requires reliability, basic knife skills, and a commitment to hospitality.

Join a fast-paced, safety-focused kitchen environment with opportunities for growth and cross-training across roles. Prior experience is appreciated, and strong teamwork is essential for providing an excellent dining

Qualifications

• Experience in a related role is preferred.
• Knowledge of food handling, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Understanding of sanitation and workplace safety regulations.
• Basic knife skills required.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Self-motivated with willingness to take on additional roles.

Responsibilities

• Follow standards to prepare meal ingredients and simple dishes as directed by management.
• Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and making condiments and sauces.
• Undertake basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces and parboiling food.
• Store foods properly with correct dating and rotation per procedures.
• Adhere to local health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Food handling

Knife skills

Safety & sanitation

Fast-paced work

Reliability

Job description

Pay: - Pay varies by location

Location: Portland, Maine

Summary:

A Prep Cook with American Dining Creations prepares meal ingredients, simple dishes,condiments, and other related items as required to meet daily production needs. As a pivotal member ofthe culinary staff our Prep Cooks are a “go to” and reliable resource to the team to ensure we areproviding an optimal dining experience to our guests.

Responsibilities:

• Follow standards to prepare meal ingredients and simple dishes as directed by management,or other staff.
• Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and othermeal prep. Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.
• Undertake basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parboiling food.
• Stores foods in designated areas following standard wrapping, dating, food safety, and rotationprocedures.
• Adhere to all state and local food production, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Keep supplies replenished, may restock coolers, and take inventory as directed.
• Assists with unloading, inspection, and proper storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking outtrash.
• Listen well and communicate in a professional and friendly manner.
• Be efficient and organized.
• May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a related role.
• Understanding of proper food handling, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Understanding of sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic knife skills.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-quality environment.
• Self-motivated achiever, eager to learn and interested in taking on additional roles andresponsibilities.
• Must be dedicated to excellence in hospitality and have a desire to offer a great diningexperience.
• Ability to cross train and cross utilize skills.
• Safety and detail oriented.
• This position requires lifting 50lbs, bending, walking, climbing stairs, and standing forscheduled shifts.

About Us:

American Dining Creations is a division of American Food & Vending and one of the largest privately held hospitality service partners in the United States.

At American Dining Creations, we recognize that all corporate and education dining partners are unique. We pride ourselves on creating programs and providing dining services with the strength of a national program and the flexibility and innovation of an industry leader.

We pair superior culinary offerings with outstanding management practices, providing every client with the highest operation standards and flexibility and responding quickly with creative menus, comprehensive concepts, and top-notch service.

Our full range of dining and catering amenities elevates the guest experience by providing outstanding and memorable dining solutions for students, guests, and faculty.

We currently operate nationwide dining accounts, employing over 2,000 people and serving hundreds of thousands daily. Our services include full café dining emphasizing our Fresh Difference culinary philosophy, mobile ordering, catering, events and our grab-and-go program, My Fresh Market. We stand committed to providing true partnership, customization, and 24/7 support.

American Dining Creations Offers:

• Weekly Pay
• 401K with match
• Delicious employee meal and beverage during your shift
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Some positions may include flexible hours and shifts.
• Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Uniforms and Safety Shoes provided.
• Learning and advancement opportunities

American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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