Prep Cook
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Cook & Chef
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We are hiring immediately for a full‑time PREP COOK position.
- Location: Mira Costa Oceanside – 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056. Online applications accepted only.
- Schedule: Full‑time. Monday–Thursday, 6:30 am–3:00 pm. Friday, 6:00 am–2:30 pm. More details upon interview.
- Requirement: 2 years of previous high‑volume kitchen and knife‑skills experience.
- Internal Employee Referral Bonus available.
- Pay Range: $20.25 per hour to $20.50 per hour.
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Job SummaryPrepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Obtains daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef.
- Prepares items on production sheets following established quantities and recipes.
- Completes and follows daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality.
- Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use.
- Stores, labels and dates all food items according to policy. Follows HACCP guidelines.
- Completes all required documentation, reports, logs as required.
- Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
- Takes orders from customer and prepares items requiring short preparation time.
- Serves customers in an efficient and friendly manner.
- Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations.
- Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
- Resolves customer concerns.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Both full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits to associates:
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
In addition, full‑time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
About Compass GroupCompass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify or change essential functions of the job based on business necessity. Culin Art maintains a drug‑free workplace.
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Seniority Level- Entry level
- Full‑time
- Management and Manufacturing
- Food and Beverage Services
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