PREP COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group USA; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Flexible schedules

Work-life balance

Training & development

Job summary

Fresh Ideas Management is seeking a full-time or part-time Prep Cook at the K-State Salina location to prepare items per recipes and production schedules. The role involves serving customers, following established procedures, and maintaining health and safety standards in a fast-paced kitchen.

The position offers a flexible schedule, ongoing training, and a full benefits package as part of Fresh Ideas’ commitment to a balanced work-life environment.

Qualifications

• Prior prep cook experience is preferred.
• Flexibility in schedule may be required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food according to production schedule and recipes.
• Maintains production worksheets and waste logs.
• Operates and cleans kitchen equipment after use.
• Follows HACCP guidelines and sanitation procedures.
• Takes and prepares orders for customers at various stations.
• Resolves customer concerns and maintains quality and service standards.

Skills

Prep cook experience

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PREP COOK positions.
• Location: K-State Salina - 2310 Centennial Road, Salina, KS 67401. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time and part time schedules; days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior prep cook experience is preferred.

Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic food service management company that believes good food is a powerful thing. Food brings people together and food creates memories.

Fresh Ideas encourages creativity by creating fun working environments for our teams ! Our diverse teams enjoy a workplace where creativity, openness and innovation flow free and new Fresh Ideas are encouraged.

• Fresh Ideas offers a full benefits package
• flexible schedules that respect one of our core values
• work life balance
• ongoing training and development opportunities.

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.

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. 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.

Fresh Ideas maintains a drug-free workplace.