PREP COOK (FULL AND PART TIME)

Restaurant Associates; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Shopping Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Auto and Home Program

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking a PREP COOK for full‑time or part‑time roles at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Henrico, VA. Must have basic knife skills; training available. Shifts include days, weekends and nights with pay of $17.00–$20.00 per hour.

Online applications accepted. Responsibilities include following recipes, preparing items, HACCP compliance, and serving customers. The role emphasizes food safety, equipment cleanliness, documentation, and customer service in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must possess basic cooking knife skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain daily production schedule and follow recipes.
• Prepare items on production sheets following quantities and recipes.
• Complete and follow daily production worksheets and logs; taste for quality.
• Operate and clean equipment per department procedures.
• Store, label and date all food items per policy and HACCP guidelines.
• Complete required documentation and reports.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations.
• Take orders from customers and prepare items with short prep times.
• Serve customers efficiently and courteously.
• Complete orders from steam tables and grills at multiple stations.
• Follow approved recipes and production standards for quality and portions.
• Resolves customer concerns.

Skills

Knife skills

Job description

We have an opening for full and part time PREP COOK position.

Location: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden - 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Henrico, VA 23228. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full and part time; Days and hours may vary. Weekend and night availability is required. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Must possess basic cooking knife skills. Willing to train!

Pay Range: $17.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour.

Restaurant Associates

Job Summary

Prepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtains daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef.
• Prepares items on production sheets following established quantities and recipes.
• Completes and follows daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality.
• Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use.
• Stores, labels and dates all food items according to policy. Follows HACCP guidelines.
• Completes all required documentation, reports, logs as required.
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Takes orders from customer and prepare items requiring short preparation time.
• Serves customers in an efficient and friendly manner.
• Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations.
• Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
• Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use.
• Stores, labels and dates all food items according to policy.
• Follows HACCP guidelines to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
• Resolves customer concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to

• The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
• The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [e-mail].