Salad Bar / Prep Cook

Guckenheimer Enterprises, Inc, an ISS Company.

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position is $24.00 – $26.00 per hour.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Comprehensive leave program based on employment status

About the role

The Prep Production Cook produces 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 serve customers during meal periods.

Success Criteria

• Passion for customer service
• Positive attitude
• Dependability
• Effective communication

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 food-preparation techniques
• Ability to coordinate work with and follow the direction of the chef or cook
• Use of food-cost control methods
• ServSafe certification or City/State Food Handler Card

Responsibilities

• Season and cook food according to recipes and experience
• Observe and test foods to determine doneness, 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; 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
• Comply with all ServSafe and HACCP programs and principles
• Perform other duties as assigned

High-volume catering production experience and cash-handling/cashier experience are pluses.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work up to 8 hours a day on your feet, excluding breaks
• Lift a minimum of 25 lbs
• Come to work properly dressed according to the dress code
• Work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods
• Deliver 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, follow safety protocols, maintain environmental responsibility, uphold quality standards, participate in HSEQ training, and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns.