PREP COOK (ON CALL)

Compass Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading foodservice provider, where your passion for culinary arts meets exceptional service. As a Prep Cook, you'll prepare delicious meals and ensure customer satisfaction at a prestigious location. This role offers the chance to work in a vibrant environment, where your contributions will be valued and recognized. Enjoy competitive pay and a range of benefits that support your well-being and career growth. If you're ready to bring your culinary skills to life in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Previous prep cooking experience is preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food and serves customers in accordance with standards.
• Operates and cleans kitchen equipment after each use.
• Complies with health and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Prep Cooking

Food Safety

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Commercial Kitchen Equipment

HACCP Guidelines

Job description

Wolfgang Puck Catering

+ We are hiring immediately for on call PREP COOK positions.

+ Location: University of Chicago - 5807 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637. Note: online applications accepted only.

+ Schedule: On call schedule. Days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.

+ Requirement: Previous prep cooking experience is preferred.

+ Pay Range: $18.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour.

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who come from diverse backgrounds, are open-minded and curious about our clients and guests; and, most of all, who possess a welcoming smile and spirit. Our ultimate goal is to develop mentoring and career building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within.

"The most important thing in life, whatever you do, has to be passion." Wolfgang Puck (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=\_9-oBrENwdQ)

Success on our team starts with our culture:

+ We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.

+ A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.

+ Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.

+ We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.

+ We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.

+ We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).

+ Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.

“I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.”

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.

Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance/ AD

+ Disability Insurance

+ Retirement Plan

+ Paid Time Off

+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

+ Associate Shopping Program

+ Health and Wellness Programs

+ Discount Marketplace

+ Identity Theft Protection

+ Pet 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 Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_WPC.pdf) for information on additional company-provided time off benefits.

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.

The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.

The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

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.

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drug-free workplace.