Prep Cook

About the Role

The Prep Production Cook is responsible for producing visually appealing and good tasting foods to Guckenheimer standards. You will prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other products under the direction of the Cook or Chef, as well as serving customers during meal periods.

Responsibilities

• Season and cook food according to recipes and experience
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, taking temperatures
• Adjust seasoning to customer tastes
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to patrons
• Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods
• Follow all safety rules and actively prevent accidents
• Commitment to the service values and ethics of the client company
• Comply with all ServSafe and HACCP programs and principles
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Deliver hot and cold food to campus sites using carts and vans
• Adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures

Requirements

• Ability to use standard kitchen equipment correctly and safely, including chefs' knives, convection ovens, rotating rack ovens, meat and cheese slicing machines, steamers, mandolins, grills, and broilers
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for food preparation
• Ability to coordinate work with and follow the direction of the chef or cook
• Use of food cost control methods
• Possess ServSafe certification or City/State Food Handler Card
• High volume catering production experience a plus
• Cash handling/cashier experience a plus
• Work up to 8 hours a day on your feet, excluding breaks
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
• Come to work properly dressed according to the dress code
• Ability to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods

Success Criteria

• Passion for customer service
• Positive attitude
• Dependable
• Ability to communicate effectively

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position is $22.00 per hour - $23.00 per hour.

Schedule

The work hours for this position are approximately 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Benefits

ISS Guckenheimer offers full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status.