PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Discount marketplace

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Voluntary benefits (various)

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Disability Insurance

Commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

FSAs

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in Worcester, MA is seeking a full-time Prep Cook. The role involves preparing food items to production sheets, maintaining quality, and serving customers with a friendly, efficient approach.

Responsibilities include following recipes, logging production and waste, operating kitchen equipment safely, and ensuring proper food storage and sanitation under HACCP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking and food service experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares items on production sheets following established quantities and recipes.
• Completes daily production worksheets and waste logs; tastes meals for quality.
• Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after use.
• Stores, labels and dates all food items; follows HACCP guidelines.
• Takes orders from customers and prepares items with short prep times.
• Serves customers efficiently and courteously at multiple stations.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food service

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for a full time PREP COOK position.
• Address: 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior cooking and food service experience is required.
• Fixed Pay Rate: $16.75 per hour.

Location

Worcester State College

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.
• 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.

Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. Both full-time and part-time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• 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 the following benefits to associates:

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

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.