PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group, North America; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Academic environment

Growth opportunity

Internal Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Epicurean Group in Santa Rosa, CA is hiring immediately for full‑time Prep Cook positions at Cardinal Newman. Location: 4320 Old Redwood Highway. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 am–2:30 pm, with pay of $22.00–$24.00 per hour.

Applicants need 2–3 years kitchen experience; a ServSafe certificate is preferred. Duties include preparing items per recipes, following HACCP guidelines, and serving customers. Perks include free meals and uniforms; internal referral bonuses may apply.

Qualifications

• Previous barista experience is required.
• 2 to 3 years of kitchen experience required.
• ServSafe certificate preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and production sheets.

Responsibilities

• Prepares items on production sheets following quantities and recipes.
• 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 to ensure quality and safety of food.

Skills

Barista experience

Kitchen experience

Education

ServSafe certificate

Job description

Epicurean Group

• We are hiring immediately for full time PREP COOK positions.

• Location : Cardinal Newman - 4320 Old Redwood Highway, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. Note: online applications accepted only.

• Schedule : Full time schedule. Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. Further details upon interview.

• Requirement : Previous barista, 2 to 3 years of kitchen experience required. ServSafe certificate preferred.

• Perks Academic environment and growth opportunity! *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

• Pay Rate :$22.00 per hour to $24.00 per hour.

Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

What makes Epicurean click?

Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands‑on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the Epicurean difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

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.

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

Associates at Epicurean are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates

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 the following benefits to associates

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, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FlikHospitality.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FlikHospitality.pdf

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.

Epicurean maintains a drug-free workplace.