PREP COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Prep Cooks to join their team at a vibrant venue. This role involves preparing food and serving customers while adhering to strict health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have prior culinary experience and a passion for delivering excellent customer service. Enjoy the perks of free meals and a variety of benefits, including health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and more. If you are looking to grow in a dynamic environment that values your contributions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free meals

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Qualifications

• Prior culinary, prep, and banquet production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food and serves customers according to standards and regulations.
• Operates and cleans equipment, follows HACCP guidelines, and resolves customer concerns.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Job description

Restaurant Associates

We have an opening for full time and part time PREP COOK positions.

Location: New Jersey Performing Arts Center - One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time and part time schedules; days and hours may vary, including evenings and weekends. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Prior culinary, prep, and banquet production experience preferred.

Perks: Free meals!

Pay Range: $18.00 per hour to $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:

1. Obtains daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef.
2. Prepares items on production sheets following established quantities and recipes.
3. Completes and follows daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality.
4. Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use.
5. Stores, labels and dates all food items according to policy. Follows HACCP guidelines.
6. Completes all required documentation, reports, logs as required.
7. Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
8. Takes orders from customers and prepares items requiring short preparation time.
9. Serves customers in an efficient and friendly manner.
10. Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations.
11. Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
12. Resolves customer concerns.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates at Restaurant Associates 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

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)

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.