Prep Cook (Training Table)

Levy Restaurants; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay (early access to wages)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Levy Restaurants at Iowa State University Training Table is seeking a Prep Cook to prepare items, follow recipes, and serve customers at multiple stations. The role requires adherence to safety guidelines, accurate production sheets, and consistent quality control.

Responsibilities include handling daily production schedules, labeling food, and maintaining cleanliness. The position emphasizes efficient service and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced campus dining environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation is preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and production sheets precisely.
• Demonstrated commitment to food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares items from production sheets following recipes and quantities.
• Tastes prepared meals to ensure quality and serves them efficiently.
• Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after use.
• Stores, labels and dates food items; follows HACCP guidelines.
• Completes required documentation and reports; resolves customer concerns.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

HACCP knowledge

Production planning

Job description

Position Title: Prep Cook @ Iowa State University Training Table

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.

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates Of Levy Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA