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Prep Cook

Job in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, 94306, USA
Listing for: Compass Group USA
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
  • Restaurant/Food Service
    Food & Beverage, Catering, Cook & Chef, Server/Wait Staff
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25 USD Hourly USD 25.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Join to apply for the PREP COOK (FULL TIME) role at Compass Group USA

Epicurean Group

Job Details
  • Location:

    East Side College Prep - 1041 Myrtle Street, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (online applications accepted only).
  • Schedule:

    Full time (Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm; flexible).
  • Requirement:
    Previous customer service and salad prep experience preferred.
  • Perks:
    Shift meals, willing to train, opportunity for advancement, and school holidays.
  • Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.
  • Fixed Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour.

Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Job Summary

Prepares 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.
  • Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use.
  • Stores, labels and dates all food items according to policy.
  • Follows HACCP guidelines to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
  • Resolves customer concerns.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
  • 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
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Epicurean maintains a drug-free workplace.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Services

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