Prep Cook (Catering) - Norfolk State University

Thompson Hospitality; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Prep Cook at a leading culinary institution where you'll contribute to exceptional dining experiences. This role involves precise ingredient preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and collaborating with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations. As part of a family-run organization that values community and diversity, you'll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to providing top-notch service and quality food. If you're passionate about culinary arts and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) matched up to 4%

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Pet Insurance

Discounts on Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants

Discounted meal plan for employees and relatives

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or food prep experience is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients accurately following recipes and guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Food Preparation

Food Safety Knowledge

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Prep Cook at Norfolk State University, contributing to the culinary excellence that defines our dining experience. In this role, you'll play a vital part in meal preparation, ensuring the highest standards of taste and presentation.

Competitive Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k), matched up to 4%
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
• Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school.

Responsibilities

• Precisely prepare ingredients following established recipes and guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment to uphold hygiene standards.
• Assist in various meal production tasks to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Contribute to the overall cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Collaborate with team members to support a smooth workflow in the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen or food preparation role is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills for effective collaboration in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Who We Are:

Norfolk State University is a historically Black university located in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. Established in 1935, it has a strong commitment to providing accessible and quality higher education to African American students. Norfolk State offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, focusing on academic excellence, research, and preparing students for leadership roles in their communities and beyond.

Thompson Hospitality is the nation’s largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than twenty-five years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do:

• Purpose
  • Give back to our communities
  • Celebrate diversity
• People
  • Do the right thing
  • Treat people the way you want to be treated
  • Always do your best
  • Be accountable for our actions
• Performance
  • Serve the highest quality food
  • Provide world-class service
  • Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.