Prep Cook

Parkhurst Dining

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 17,616 - 25,089

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO (Sick & Safe Leave included)

401k plan with match

Free meal while working

Access to national discounts/perks platform

Job summary

Parkhurst Dining is hiring a part-time Prep/Saucier. In this role, you'll prepare and store food items according to culinary standards, ensuring sanitation and quality guidelines are followed. The position involves standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working collaboratively with the kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Full-time benefits are available after 60 days, reflecting the company's commitment to its employees.

Qualifications

Ability to prepare food items in accordance with company procedures and recipes.
Knowledge of ServSafe and HAACP guidelines.
Experience with FIFO rotation method.

Responsibilities

Properly preparing, cooking, and storing food items.
Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in food preparation areas.
Assisting fellow employees to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Food preparation

Sanitation guidelines

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This position is a SEIU 32BJ union position.

Parkhurst Dining, part of the Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, is a family owned, family run company that provides culinary, dining and catering services to over 65 organizations and universities east of the Mississippi. We believe that food is best when made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients, prepared with heart, & served with a smile. This culinary experience is uniquely and authentically Parkhurst. If you’ve been searching for a place where you can do what you love, love what you do and have room to grow, consider Parkhurst!

Job Summary

This person is responsible for properly preparing, cooking and storing food items that are prepared in advance to establish consistent yields and food quality. He/she shall prepare all food items in accordance with Parkhurst Dining Culinary Gold Standards, recipes, and production procedures under strict sanitary conditions following ServSafe and HAACP guidelines.

Essential Functions

Application of professional culinary techniques and procedures
Cut, weigh, and prepare food items following company procedures and recipes.
Rotate refrigerated products and dry good products in accordance with company-approved policies and procedures, always using the FIFO method.
Maintain the proper temperatures for all foods and coolers and freezers.
Wrap, label, date and store all food items properly to maintain freshness and quality under strict sanitary guidelines.
Complete product cooling charts.
Maintain a clean and neat appearance and practice proper personal hygiene at all times. Frequently and correctly wash hands whenever possible.
Assist fellow employees at every opportunity possible to ensure guests are always completely satisfied.
Perform any other duties as assigned by management.
Assist in other kitchen areas when needed and asked by fellow employees and management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform said tasks.

Standing and/or walking – 100% of time
Occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds
Frequently lifting up to and over 20 pounds

The pay rate for this position is $15.50 / hour with a one dollar increase after 90 days.

Full-time benefits include up to 160 hours of PTO (Sick & Safe Leave included), up to 4 days of Rest & Relaxation time, 3 paid holidays, health/dental/vision/disability/life/FSA insurance eligibility after 60 days, 401k plan with match, EAP, free meal while working, access to national discounts/perks platform. Part-time benefits include up to 160 hours of PTO, 401k plan with match, EAP, free meal while working, access to national discounts/perks platform. Benefits package may differ if covered under a collective bargaining agreement.

Eat’n Park Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all team members 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.

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