PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Bon Appétit Management Company; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Compass Group in San Jose, CA is hiring a Prep Cook for full‑time hours at 1199 Coleman Avenue. You will follow the daily production schedule, prepare items per recipes, and maintain quality and safety standards to serve guests efficiently.

The position requires 1–2 years in a high-volume kitchen or restaurant; compensation is $25.71 per hour with an internal referral bonus. Exact hours will be confirmed during the interview.

Qualifications

• One to two years of experience in a high-volume kitchen or restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Receives daily production schedule from the Chef and prepares items accordingly.
• Prepares items following recipes and production sheets; logs waste and quality checks.
• Operates and cleans equipment per dept. procedures after use.
• Stores, labels and dates all food items per policy; follows HACCP guidelines.
• Completes required documentation, reports and logs as needed.
• Adheres to health and sanitation regulations and department procedures.
• Takes customer orders and prepares items with short prep time; serves guests promptly.

Skills

High-volume kitchen

Job description

PREP COOK – Full Time

Location: 1199 Coleman Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110. Online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM; Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM. Exact hours to be confirmed during interview.

Pay: $25.71 per hour (fixed).

Requirement: One to two years of previous experience working in a high‑volume kitchen or restaurant.

Bonus: Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.

Job 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 customers and prepares items requiring short preparation time.
• Serves customers efficiently and friendly.
• 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.

Benefits

Full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following 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.

Full‑time positions also offer: 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, see https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_BAMCO.pdf.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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.