PREP COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group USA; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 20,911 - 29,783; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

PTO

Training

Instapay

Job summary

Compass Group USA in Hempstead, NY is hiring for full-time and part-time Prep Cook positions. You will prepare food and serve customers in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen in accordance with recipes and standards.

Schedule includes Tuesday through Sunday and Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm or 2:00 pm–10:00 pm, with online applications accepted. Requires 1 year of kitchen experience; benefits, PTO, and training are provided. Instapay available.

Qualifications

• 1 year of working in a high-volume professional kitchen using knives and commercial cutting equipment.
• Ability to follow recipes and production sheets.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Obtain daily production schedule and prep requirements from the Chef.
• Prepare items per production sheets following recipes.
• Complete production worksheets and waste logs; taste for quality.
• Operate and clean equipment per department procedures.
• Store, label and date all food items; follow HACCP guidelines.
• Take orders and serve customers at multiple stations.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations.

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PREP COOK positions.
• Address: 1000 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time and part time schedules; Tuesday through Sunday, and Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: 1 year of working in a high-volume professional kitchen using knives and commercial cutting equipment.
• Perks: Benefits, PTO, summers off, and training!
• Fixed Pay Rate: $18.40 per hour.

Appl ication Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due t o the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

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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. 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 to associates:

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• 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 Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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. Business needs may vary from year to year.

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, 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.