PREP COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Canteen North America

Eden Prairie (MN)

On-site

USD 28,413 - 40,467

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan
Health programs
Discount marketplace
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Canteen North America is hiring immediately for full time and part time prep cook positions at Vikings Foundation in Eden Prairie, MN. The role involves preparing food to standard recipes, serving customers, and supporting events.

Requires prior cooking experience and a valid driver’s license to transport meals for donation sites. Shifts typically 6:00 am–2:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, with opportunities at food truck events.

Qualifications

  • Previous cooking experience required.
  • Driver's license required to drive the catering van to drop off the donated meals at sites.

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.
  • Stores, labels, and dates all food items according to policy and 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 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.
  • Resolves customer concerns.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience
Driver's license

Job description

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PREP COOK positions.

Location: Vikings Foundation - 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time and part time schedules. Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm. Assisting at food truck events as needed. Further details upon interview.

Requirements: Previous cooking experience required. Driver's license required to drive the catering van to drop off the donated meals at sites.

Fixed Pay Rate: $25.00 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 and 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 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.
  • Resolves customer concerns.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits

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, and Vision Insurance
  • 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Req ID:1552503

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/

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