PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Canteen North America; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Compass Group is seeking a prep cook to prepare food and serve customers in a fast-paced environment. Follow production schedules, use recipes, and ensure quality and proper temperatures across stations.

Responsibilities include operating and cleaning equipment, adhering to HACCP guidelines, completing logs, and assisting customers with orders. Benefits are available; applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

• Previous prep cook and salad bar experience required.
• Background screening may be required; Florida Level 2 screening may apply.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily schedules and recipes; prepare items accordingly.
• Operate and clean equipment per procedures; handle HACCP guidelines.
• Serve customers efficiently and accurately; take orders from stations.
• Complete required documentation and logs; ensure food quality and temperatures.
• Resolves customer concerns and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Summary

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

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 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.

Requirements

• Previous prep cook and salad bar experience required.
• Fixed pay rate: $14.00 per hour.
• Internal employee referral bonus available.
• Background screening may be required; certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Benefits

• 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.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.