PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in foodservice is looking for a dedicated Prep Cook to join their team. This full-time position involves preparing meals, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have prior culinary experience and a passion for food preparation. Enjoy a supportive work environment where your contributions matter, and take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and retirement plans. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and love serving others, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Prior culinary experience is required.
• Ability to follow recipes and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food and serves customers following health regulations.
• Operates and cleans kitchen equipment after use.
• Takes orders and serves customers efficiently.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Job description

Restaurant Associates

We have an opening for full-time PREP COOK positions.

Location: Pimco - 650 Newport Center Drive Apt 3, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full-time schedule; Monday through Friday. 6:00 am to 3:00 pm. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Prior culinary experience is required.

Pay Range: $20.00 per hour to $22.00 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:

1. Obtains daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef.
2. Prepares items on production sheets following established quantities and recipes.
3. Completes and follows daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality.
4. Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use.
5. Stores, labels, and dates all food items according to policy. Follows HACCP guidelines.
6. Completes all required documentation, reports, logs as required.
7. Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
8. Takes orders from customers and prepares items requiring short preparation time.
9. Serves customers in an efficient and friendly manner.
10. Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations.
11. Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures, and standard portion control.
12. Resolves customer concerns.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic 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

In addition, full-time positions also offer:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

• The use of medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins, or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves, or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers, or steam tables.
• The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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.