About this role
About the Role Creative Dining Services is seeking a Prep Cook to join the Dining Services team. You will help ensure high-quality, properly seasoned, nutritious food is prepared safely and efficiently in a collaborative environment.
What You'll Do
- Prepare food such that all items are ready for use within the established timeframe.
- Prepare food items according to established recipes and menus in a manner that preserves freshness, quality and appeal.
- Utilize safe food handling techniques at all times.
- Store food items according to established standards; use proper labeling and dating.
- Hold prepared food items at appropriate temperatures (below 40°F if cold, above 135°F if hot).
- Maintain production records (food usage, overages, shortages, customer counts, etc.) and logs (food temperatures, cooling temperatures, cooler & freezer temperatures, etc.).
- Maintain a clean and sanitized work area; keep a safe, tidy, and well-organized environment; respond to spills quickly; wear protective gear as needed.
- Communicate needs and concerns regarding food production and kitchen operation to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Monitor kitchen equipment for proper functioning; report discrepancies immediately.
- Support other kitchen employees to ensure essential kitchen functions are performed adequately; assist with ordering and inventory; remove refuse as needed; pull stock as needed.
- Puts away/pulls stock as needed.
What We're Looking For
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- Minimum of 1 year food service experience preferred
- ServSafe Certification
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with a company match
- Paid time off
- And much, much more!