Prep Cook

ISS; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Guckenheimer Enterprises, Inc., an ISS Company, is seeking a Prep Production Cook for a full-time, on-site role. You will season and cook soups, meats, vegetables, and desserts under direction, while serving customers during meal periods and maintaining high safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have ServSafe or Food Handler certification, high-volume kitchen experience, and strong teamwork. The role requires standing, lifting up to 25 lbs, and working Mon-Fri mornings.

Qualifications

• Must maintain ServSafe/HACCP compliance and adhere to safety standards.
• Experience handling high-volume catering operations is a plus.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Season and cook food according to recipes and experience.
• Observe and test foods for doneness and adjust temperatures.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients using kitchen tools.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food for service.
• Regulate oven, broiler, and grill temperatures for safety and quality.
• Assist other cooks during rush periods and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Customer service

Positive attitude

Dependable

Effective communication

Work under pressure

Education

ServSafe certification

City/State Food Handler Card

Tools

Chefs' knives

Convection ovens

Rotating rack ovens

Meat and cheese slicers

Steamers

Mandolins

Grills and broilers

Job description

Hourly WageGuckenheimer Enterprises, Inc, an ISS Company, offers full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status. The hourly pay range for this position is $24.00 per hour - $26.00 per hour.Work HoursThe work hours for this position are Mon-Fri, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.Key PurposeThe Prep Production Cook is responsible for producing visually appealing and good tasting foods to Guckenheimer standards. You will prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other products as under the direction of the Cook, or Chef, and well as serving customers during meal periods.Success CriteriaPassion for customer servicePositive attitudeDependableAbility to communicate effectivelyIdeal Candidate ExperienceMust be able to use standard kitchen equipment correctly and safely. Chefs' knives; Convection ovens; Rotating rack ovens; Meat and cheese slicing machines, steamers, mandolins, grills, and broilersKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for food preparationAbility to coordinate work with and follow the direction of the chef or cookUse of food cost control methodsPossess ServSafe certification or City/State Food Handler CardKey AccountabilitiesSeason and cook food according to recipes and experienceObserve and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, taking temperatures. Adjust seasoning to customer tastesWeigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipmentHigh volume catering production experience a plusPortion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to patronsRegulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roastersSubstitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periodsCash handling/Cashier experience a plusFollow all safety rules and actively prevent accidentsCommitment to the service values and ethics of the client companyMust comply with all ServSafe and HACCP programs and principlesPerforms other duties as assignedMust follow all safety rules and actively prevent accidentsPhysical Demands & Work EnvironmentWork up to 8 hours a day on your feet, excluding breaksMust be able to lift a minimum of 25lbs.Come to work properly dressed according to the dress codeEmployees must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periodsThe job requires delivery of hot and cold food to campus sites using carts and vansHSEQ Compliance: All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns.As a global organization ISS Group is committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people. We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background. We look to lead our industry by example and positively influence the market wherever we operate.ISS, a leading workplace experience and facility management company, provides placemaking solutions that contribute to better business performance and makes life easier, more productive and enjoyable – delivered to high standards by people who care. ISS believes that people make places and places make people. From strategy through to operations, ISS partners with over 60,000 customers in 30+ countries to deliver places that work, think and give and is served by 471,056 employees who connect people and places every single day. In 2019, ISS earned DKK 78 billion in revenue. It is headquartered in Copenhagen, DenmarkEmployment with ISS/Guckenheimer may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and, where appliable, a drug and/or alcohol screening, in accordance with applicable laws and Company requirements.