Prep Cook - University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Thompson Hospitality; Princess Anne (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food and facilities management is seeking a dedicated Prep Cook to join their team at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. This role is crucial for maintaining culinary excellence and involves precise ingredient preparation, ensuring hygiene standards, and collaborating with team members for efficient kitchen operations. With a commitment to community service and diversity, this company offers a supportive environment for career growth. If you are passionate about food and teamwork, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!

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 established recipes and guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Assist in various meal production tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Recipe Following

Education

Experience in Kitchen/Food Preparation

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Prep Cook at University of Maryland Eastern Shore 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:

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is a historically Black university located in Princess Anne, Maryland, USA. Established in 1886, it has a rich history of providing education and opportunities for African American students in various fields of study. UMES offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs, and it is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, research, and community service.

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. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do:

• Purpose:
  • Give back to our communities
  • Celebrate diversity
• People:
  • Do the right thing
  • Treat people the way you want to be treated
  • Always do your best
  • Be accountable for our actions
• Performance:
  • Serve the highest quality food
  • Provide world-class service
  • Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients

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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.