PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Bon Appétit Management Company; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off benefits

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company is hiring a full-time prep cook to prepare food and serve customers at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. Responsibilities include following recipes, ensuring food quality, and complying with health regulations.

The position requires a minimum of two years’ prep cooking experience and offers a pay range of $22.00 to $26.00 per hour, depending on experience. Employees will be part of a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans and health programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ prep cooking experience.
• Ability to work full‑time schedule including weekends.
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Obtain daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef.
• Prepare items on production sheets following established quantities and recipes.
• Complete and follow daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.

Skills

Prep cooking experience

Knowledge of food safety

HACCP guidelines

Job description

Job Summary

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

Location and Schedule

Full‑time prep cook position at Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263. Online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full‑time; days may vary 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Weekend availability required. Details shared during interview.

Responsibilities

• Obtain daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef.
• Prepare items on production sheets following established quantities and recipes.
• Complete and follow daily production worksheets and waste log sheets; taste completed meals to ensure quality.
• Operate and clean equipment per department procedures after each use.
• Store, label, and date all food items according to policy and follow HACCP guidelines.
• Complete all required documentation, reports, logs as required.
• Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Takes orders from customers and prepare items requiring short preparation time.
• Serve customers in an efficient and friendly manner.
• Complete orders from steam tables and grill and serve customers at multiple stations.
• Use approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures, and standard portion control.
• Resolve customer concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ prep cooking experience.
• Ability to work full‑time schedule including weekends.
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP guidelines.

Compensation

Pay range: $22.00 to $26.00 per hour.

Benefits

Full‑time and part‑time pre‑cook positions offer a benefits package including: retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, voluntary benefits such as critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and choice auto and home program. Full‑time positions additionally offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs). Employees may be eligible for paid or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

EEO Statement

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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 protected class.

Other Information

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.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug‑free workplace.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal 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.

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