Prep Cook

Key Purpose

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, and also serve customers during meal periods.

Success Criteria

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

Ideal Candidate

• Experience using standard kitchen equipment safely, including chef’s 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 food preparation techniques
• 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

Key Accountabilities

• Season and cook food according to recipes and experience
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, taking temperatures, and 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
• Cash handling/cashier experience a plus
• Follow all safety rules and actively prevent accidents
• Commit to the service values and ethics of the client company
• Comply with all ServSafe and HACCP programs and principles
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work up to 8 hours a day on your feet, excluding breaks
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lb
• Proper dress code required
• Ability to work under pressure and meet time deadlines during peak periods
• Delivery of hot and cold food to campus sites using carts and vans

HSEQ Compliance

All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures, actively participate in HSEQ training, and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns.

Pay

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

Schedule

Work hours are approximately 6:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Comprehensive leave program based on employment status