PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Wolfgang Puck Catering; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering in Pleasanton, CA is hiring for full-time PREP COOK positions. The role requires prior high-volume cooking experience and schedules run 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with pay ranging from $22 to $25 per hour. Online applications are accepted.

The PREP COOK will prepare items per recipes and production sheets, maintain cleanliness, and follow HACCP guidelines while serving customers at multiple stations.

Qualifications

• Previous high-volume cooking experience required.
• Willingness to work early morning shifts.
• Ability to follow recipes and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily production schedule from the Chef.
• Prepare items according to production sheets with established quantities and recipes.
• Complete daily production worksheets and waste logs; taste meals for quality.
• Operate and clean equipment per department procedures after use.
• Store, label and date food items per policy and HACCP guidelines.
• Complete required documentation and reports as needed.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Job description

We are hiring immediately for full time PREP COOK positions.

Location: Workday - 6110 Stoneridge Mall Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time; Days may vary, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Previous high-volume cooking experience is required.

Pay Range: $22.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour.

Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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.

Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Life Insurance/ AD


• Disability Insurance


• Retirement Plan


• Paid Time Off


• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)


• Associate Shopping Program


• Health and Wellness Programs


• Discount Marketplace


• Identity Theft Protection


• Pet 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 Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_WPC.pdf

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

• The use of a 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 steamtables.


• The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

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.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drug-free workplace.

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.

Where Passion Meets Purpose - and Careers Come Alive

"I can have the best food, but if we don't have good people, it won't get you very far." — Wolfgang Puck

Success on our team starts with our culture:

• We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.


• A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.


• Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.


• We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.


• We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.


• We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).


• Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.