Prep Cook- Lincoln University

Thompson Hospitality; Jefferson City (PA, MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food service is seeking a Prep Cook to join their team. The role involves preparing food items, ensuring quality, and working effectively under pressure. Candidates should have basic English communication skills and the ability to work in a team. This position offers various benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) with up to 4% match

Short and Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Pet Insurance

Discounts on Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants

Discounted meal plan at HBCU client locations

Qualifications

• Clear speech and basic English understanding for communication.
• Ability to learn menu items and service procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to proper methods.
• Inspect quality of food items.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Thompson Hospitality is the nation’s largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations, and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with over thirty years of experience, committed to providing a positive experience to every relationship—one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast-growing company, we plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are seeking team members interested in developing their careers while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in more than 40 states and over 1.9 million guests annually. Thompson Hospitality emphasizes three core areas:

Core Values

• Purpose: Give back to our communities, People: Do the right thing, Treat others with respect, Accountability
• Performance: Serve high-quality food, Provide world-class service, Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k), with up to 4% match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts on Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
• Discounted meal plan at HBCU client locations for employees and relatives attending school

Responsibilities

Basic Function / Scope

The Prep Cook prepares food items for the final cooking stage, including obtaining items from storage, thawing meats, opening food containers, cleaning, preparing food, and delivering items to cooks. Specializations may include salad or bar prep.

Client and Customer Satisfaction

• Inspect quality of food items
• Stock prepared food items for cooks

Primary Duties

• Prepare food according to proper methods
• Ensure sufficient quantities are available for cooking

Financial

• Minimize waste wherever possible

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Clear speech and basic English understanding for communication
• Ability to learn menu items and service procedures
• Ability to follow directions and work in a team
• Work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Learn and follow processes
• This role requires standing and walking 100% of the time

We provide equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. This policy covers all employment terms, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, and training.

About Thompson Hospitality

We are a minority-owned Food Service provider and one of the largest Retail Food and Facilities Management companies in the country.