Prep Cook

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The work hours may include afternoons, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

The Prep Cook is responsible for producing visually appealing and good-tasting foods to Guckenheimer standards. The prep cook will prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other products under the direction of the Cook or Chef, as well as serving customers during meal periods.

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

• Must be able to use standard kitchen equipment correctly and safely: 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 other techniques for food preparation.
• Ability to coordinate work with and follow the direction of the chef or cook.
• Use of food cost control methods.
• Possess Serv Safe certification or City/State Food Handler Card.

• Season and cook food according to recipes and experience.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, taking temperatures. Adjust seasoning to customer tastes.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
• High-volume catering production experience is a plus.
• Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to patrons.
• Regulate the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Cash handling/Cashier experience is a plus.
• Follow all safety rules and actively prevent accidents.
• Commitment to the service values and ethics of the client company.
• Must comply with all Serv Safe and HACCP programs and principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Work up to 8 hours a day on your feet, excluding breaks.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Come to work properly dressed according to the dress code.
• Employees must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods.
• The job requires delivery of hot and cold food to campus sites using carts and vans.

All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns.

ISS offers full time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status.

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