PREP COOK (FULL AND PART TIME)

Compass Group, North America; Virginia; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health & Wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is hiring a Prep Cook at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Henrico, VA. This role prepares food and serves customers in compliance with health standards and recipes, with training provided. Full- and part-time schedules are available, with day, evening, and weekend shifts as required.

The Prep Cook will follow production sheets, taste for quality, and maintain clean stations while upholding HACCP guidelines and safety procedures. Excellent teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess basic cooking knife skills.
• Willing to train!

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.
• Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use.
• Stores, labels and dates all food items according to policy; follows HACCP guidelines.
• Completes required documentation, reports, logs as required.
• Complies with health and sanitation regulations and department procedures.
• Takes orders from customers and prepares items requiring short prep time.
• Serves customers in an efficient and friendly manner.
• Completes orders from steam tables and grills and serves customers at multiple stations.
• Uses approved recipes and production standards for quality and portions.
• Follows HACCP guidelines to ensure food quality and safety.
• Resolves customer concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knife skills

Job description

Restaurant Associates

• We have an opening for full and part time PREP COOK position.
• Location: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden - 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Henrico, VA 23228.
• 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.

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Job Summary

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.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

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.

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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.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.