PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Lafayette (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Uniforms provided

Laundering service

Job summary

Compass Group is hiring a Prep Cook for Epicurean at Bentley School in Lafayette, CA. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday with hours that may vary; pay is $26.00–$28.00 per hour.

We offer free meals, uniforms and laundering services at select locations, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Training is provided to keep staff up to date with food safety standards and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Previous catering, cashiering, and customer service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food according to production sheets, quantities, and recipes.
• Tastes completed meals to ensure quality and consistency.
• Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures.
• Stores, labels and dates all food items according to policy; follows HACCP guidelines.
• Takes orders from customers and prepares items with short lead times.
• Serves customers at multiple stations in an efficient, friendly manner.
• Completes documentation, logs and reports as required.
• Resolves customer concerns and maintains sanitation compliance.

Skills

Customer service experience

Cashier experience

Catering experience

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for a full time PREP COOK position.
• Location: Bentley School - 1000 Upper Happy Valley School, Lafayette, CA 94549. Note: online applications acceptedonly.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday through Friday, hours may vary. Further details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous catering, cashiering, and customer service experience required. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
• Pay Rate:$26.00 per hour to $28.00 per hour.

Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

What makes Epicurean click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the Epicurean difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

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.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Associates at Epicurean are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Both full-time and part-time positions offer the followingbenefits 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
• 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)

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.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Epicurean maintains a drug-free workplace.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco

Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland

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