PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 21,352; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for training and development

Retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Discount marketplace

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is seeking to hire a full‑time PREP COOK at Abilene Christian University. This role involves preparing and serving food while following health and safety standards. Benefits include training opportunities, retirement plans, and health insurance.

The ideal candidate should have prior cooking experience and be able to work a schedule from 3:00 pm to 12:00 am, with varying days. Join us in delivering quality dining services to our customers!

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food to customers following standards.
• Obtains production schedule and prepares items.
• Operates and cleans kitchen equipment.
• Stores and labels food items according to policy.
• Serves customers efficiently and friendly.

Skills

Cooking experience

Job description

We are hiring immediately for full‑time PREP COOK positions.

Location: 1600 Campus Court, Abilene, TX 79601 (Abilene Christian University)

Schedule: Full‑time, 3:00 pm‑12:00 am, days may vary; closing shift. Details provided during interview.

Requirement: Prior cooking experience is required.

Pay: $15.00–$15.50 per hour.

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 and 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 customers and prepares 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.
• Resolves customer concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunities for training and development
• Retirement plan
• Associate shopping program
• Health and wellness programs
• Discount marketplace
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We treat 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 the position. The company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions as needed.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.