PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 24,108 - 24,452; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is seeking a full-time Prep Cook at Inova Fairfax Hospital, falls Church, VA. The position offers an hourly pay rate of $17.50 to $17.75, along with a sign-on bonus of $1,500. In this role, you'll be responsible for preparing food items, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and providing excellent customer service. Benefits include a retirement plan, health and wellness programs, and various voluntary benefit options. Schedule varies with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• 1 year of preceding prep cooking experience is required.
• Must comply with federal, state and local health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items on production sheets following established quantities and recipes.
• Takes orders from customers and prepares items requiring short preparation time.
• Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures.

Skills

Prep cooking experience

Customer service

Knowledge of HACCP guidelines

Job description

Position Summary

Full time Prep Cook

Location: Inova Fairfax Hospital, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042.

Schedule: 5:00 am – 1:00 pm, days may vary; rotating weekends.

Requirement: 1 year of preceding prep cooking experience.

Compensation

Pay Range: $17.50 to $17.75 per hour.

Sign‑On Bonus: $1,500 ($750 after 90 days, $750 after 180 days).

Key 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 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.
• Opens 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.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Full‑time positions also offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts.

Legal and Additional Information

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job.

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

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and associates are treated fairly based on abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, nationality, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected classification.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.