Prep Cook

PeopleReady

Woburn (MA)

On-site

USD 20,000 - 29,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Next-day pay
Long-term or short-term assignments
JobStack app access

Job summary

PeopleReady in Lowell, MA is seeking a Prep Cook for Woburn, MA as part of our field team. You'll prepare and cook foods per recipes and ensure proper storage and handling throughout service hours.

This on-site role offers day, evening, and weekend shifts with potential for steady, ongoing or temporary work depending on branch needs. Your responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, using standard kitchen tools, and supporting the team with quality control.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old to work in this role.
  • Prior prep cooking experience is preferred.
  • Must have or obtain ServSafe certification or a food handler's card.
  • Ability to work across all kitchen stations and maintain sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook food according to recipes.
  • Test foods to ensure proper doneness.
  • Store food at correct temperatures to maintain freshness.
  • Use blenders, cutlery, and ovens to prepare dishes.

Skills

Prep cooking
Knife skills
Food preparation
Kitchen operations

Education

ServSafe certification
Food handler's card

Job description

Prep Cook

PeopleReady of Lowell, MA is now hiring Prep Cooks in Woburn, MA!

As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from:

  • Next-day pay for many of our open positions
  • The choice of long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions for extra cash
  • The convenience of applying for and accepting jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack! Text "READY" to 81555 to download JobStack and get started today

Pay Rate:

The pay rate for this job is $18 - $18 / hour*

What you'll be doing as a Prep Cook:
  • Prepare and cook food according to recipes
  • Test foods to determine if they are prepared and cooked correctly
  • Store food at correct temperatures to ensure freshness
  • Utilize blenders, cutlery, and ovens to prepare food
  • Make sure area is clean and all quality and sanitation standards are met, including cold and hot storage
Available shifts:

Shift Timings: 1st Shift (Day), 2nd Shift (Evening) And Weekends

Job requirements:
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment with PeopleReady
  • Prep cooking experience preferred
  • Good knife skills and knowledge of food preparation
  • Possess a valid food handler's card or ServSafe certification - our branch will help provide this training
  • Able to work all areas of the kitchen
Ready to take control of the way you work?

Please contact our Lowell, MA branch for more information

Branch #: 1821

Address: 1141 Bridge Street, Unit 3 & 4, Lowell,MA, 01850

Email Address: 1821-br@PeopleReady.com

*Hourly pay rates are a good-faith estimate based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, training, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis unless a deadline is otherwise stated.

Employees and their eligible dependents are offered Medical/Dental/Vision insurance and short-term disability. More details about our benefits can be found by copying and pasting this URL into your browser: https://flimp.live/TrueBlueAssociates .

PeopleReady considers all applicants for employment regardless of background, in compliance with applicable laws regarding fair hiring practices. PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

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PeopleReady is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will get to know you and connect you with jobs that match your skills, experience and preferences. We work hard every single day to find jobs so each employee has opportunity and variety in their work.

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