Prep Cook - Mississippi Valley State University

Thompson Hospitality; Itta Bena (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to join their dynamic team at a prestigious university. In this role, you'll ensure culinary excellence through precise ingredient preparation and maintaining hygiene standards. Collaborating with fellow team members, you'll contribute to a smooth kitchen workflow while enjoying competitive benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your culinary skills in a supportive environment, making a positive impact on the dining experience for students and staff alike.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) matched up to 4%

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Pet Insurance

Discounts on Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants

Discounted meal plan for employees and relatives

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen or food preparation role is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients following recipes and guidelines accurately.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Assist in meal production tasks for efficient operations.

Skills

Food Preparation

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Prep Cook at Mississippi Valley State University, contributing to the culinary excellence that defines our dining experience. In this role, you'll play a vital part in meal preparation, ensuring the highest standards of taste and presentation.

Competitive Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k), matched up to 4%
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants
• Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school.

Responsibilities

• Precisely prepare ingredients following established recipes and guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment to uphold hygiene standards.
• Assist in various meal production tasks to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Contribute to the overall cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Collaborate with team members to support a smooth workflow in the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen or food preparation role is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills for effective collaboration in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Who We Are:

Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) is a historically Black university located in Itta Bena, Mississippi, USA. Founded in 1950, it plays a crucial role in providing educational opportunities to African American students, especially in the Mississippi Delta region. MVSU offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with an emphasis on academic excellence, research, and community engagement, striving to empower its students and uplift the local community.

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 more than twenty-five years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast-growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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