PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Bon Appétit Management Company; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company is seeking a full-time Prep Cook at the Palo Alto Networks site in Santa Clara, CA. The position runs Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with online applications accepted only.

Required: previous prep cooking experience. You will prepare items from production sheets, follow recipes, taste dishes for quality, and maintain HACCP compliance while serving customers efficiently.

Qualifications

• Prep cooking experience required.
• Must follow recipes, production sheets, and quality standards.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday, early morning shift.

Responsibilities

• Obtain daily production schedule and prep requirements from chef.
• Prepare items per production sheets and recipes.
• Taste meals to ensure quality and serve customers efficiently.
• Operate and clean equipment per procedures after use.
• Store, label, and date food items following policy and HACCP rules.
• Complete required documentation and logs as needed.
• Follow health, sanitation regulations and department procedures.
• Take orders and prepare items with short prep times.
• Serve customers at multiple stations with proper portion control.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Safety compliance

Job description

Position Overview

We are hiring immediately for a full‑time PREP COOK position.

Location: Palo Alto Networks – 3000 Tannery Way, Santa Clara, CA 95054. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time; Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Previous prep cooking experience is required.

Pay Range: $21.00 per hour to $23.00 per hour.

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 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.
• 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.

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 additionally 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 remote, see https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_BAMCO.pdf.

Bon Appetit maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on 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.

Qualifications

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.

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.