PM PREP COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal

Free uptown parking

Payment for training

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in Charlotte, NC is hiring for full-time and part-time Prep Cook roles at 801 West Trade Street. Responsibilities include preparing food to established recipes, following production schedules, and serving customers with a friendly attitude.

Pay ranges from $15.00 to $21.00 per hour, with AM and PM shifts available. Both positions offer training paid, free meals, and uptown parking.

Qualifications

• Prior food handling, cooking, and guest services experience preferred.
• AM/PM shift availability may vary; full- and part-time schedules.
• Must comply with health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items on production sheets following recipes.
• Obtain daily production schedule from the chef.
• Ensure quality by tasting completed meals.
• Operate and clean equipment after use.
• Follow HACCP guidelines and sanitation regulations.
• Serve customers efficiently and accurately.

Skills

Food handling experience

Cooking experience

Guest services experience

Job description

We are hiring immediately for full‑time and part‑time PREP COOK positions at 801 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. Online applications are accepted only.

Schedule: Full‑time and part‑time schedules; days may vary, 5:00 am to 12:00 am. AM and PM shifts are available. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Prior food handling, cooking, and guest services experience is preferred.

Perks: Free meal, free uptown parking, payment for training.

Pay Range: $15.00 – $21.00 per hour.

Job Summary

Prepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the chef.
• Prepare items on production sheets following established quantities and recipes.
• Complete and follow daily production worksheets and waste log sheets; taste completed meals to ensure quality.
• Operate and clean equipment per department procedures after each use.
• Store, label and date all food items according to policy; follow HACCP guidelines.
• Complete all required documentation, reports, logs as required.
• Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Take orders from customers and prepare items requiring short preparation time.
• Serve customers in an efficient and friendly manner.
• Complete orders from steam tables and grill and serve customers at multiple stations.
• Use approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
• Resolve customer concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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:

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

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year‑round, potentially at a different location during break periods.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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, and 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.