PREP COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group USA; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Shopping Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Auto & Home Program

Job summary

Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education is seeking a prep cook to prepare food and serve customers at demanding college-campus locations in Newark. The role supports production schedules and follows strict health and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have prior front-of-house cooking experience and strong customer service skills. Both full-time and part-time schedules are available, with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a front-of-house cook/carver with customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food according to Chef guidance and production sheets.
• Serves customers efficiently at multiple stations.
• Ensures quality and proper serving temperatures.
• Operates and cleans kitchen equipment after use.
• Follows HACCP guidelines for safety and sanitation.
• Completes required documentation and reports.

Skills

Front-of-house cook

Customer service

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PREP COOK positions.
• Location: New Jersey Institute of Technology - 150 Bleeker Street, Newark, NJ 07103. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time and part time schedules; days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior experience as a front-of-house cook/carver with customer service skills.
• Pay Range: $18.50 per hour to $18.75 per hour.
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At Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, people are at the core of our business. Together we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local and nutritious meals at over 270 college campuses across the country. Twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nation’s Restaurant News, at Gourmet Dining & Chartwells we take pride in creating opportunities for associates to grow their careers and achieve their development goals within the company.

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.

The 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.

Full-time and part-time positions offer: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 offerthe 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Gourmet Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.

Nearest Major Market: Newark
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
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