Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.90 - $18.00
Benefits
medical benefits
sick pay
Discounted meals
Career growth opportunities
Flexible Hours
Job Description
Provider Contract Food Service is a well-established culinary and hospitality company that has been delivering excellence to its clients for over 18 years. Our company is renowned for its commitment to providing high-quality food service solutions tailored to meet client needs in various settings. Currently, we operate a food service location at California Baptist University in Riverside, CA. Our company’s mission centers around creating memorable dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and customer service. For more information about our company and the services we offer, please visit our website at www.providerfoodservice.com.
We are currently expanding our Food Service Team and are seeking a dedicated Prep Cook 1 to join us at our Riverside location. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about culinary arts and looking to develop their skills within a professional kitchen environment. As a Prep Cook 1, you will play a crucial role in assisting chefs by preparing ingredients and simple dishes that adhere strictly to our recipes and quality standards. You will be responsible for setting up workstations, managing ingredient stocks, and ensuring cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area to support a smooth food preparation process.
Your daily responsibilities will involve measuring, labeling, cutting, and cooking various food items, including vegetables, meats, and packaged goods. Understanding food safety protocols such as proper food holding temperatures and sanitation practices will be essential to your success in this role. This position demands a hands-on team player who communicates effectively and can maintain composure and positivity under pressure. We provide a supportive environment that encourages career growth and continuous learning.
The compensation for this position ranges between $16.90 and $18.00 per hour, and the role offers flexible hours to accommodate diverse schedules. We also offer medical benefits for full-time team members, paid sick leave, discounted meals, and opportunities for career advancement. Provider Contract Food Service is committed to equal employment opportunities and participates in E-Verify to ensure the eligibility of our workforce. We invite motivated individuals looking to build a rewarding career in food service to apply and become part of our dynamic team.
We are currently expanding our Food Service Team and are seeking a dedicated Prep Cook 1 to join us at our Riverside location. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about culinary arts and looking to develop their skills within a professional kitchen environment. As a Prep Cook 1, you will play a crucial role in assisting chefs by preparing ingredients and simple dishes that adhere strictly to our recipes and quality standards. You will be responsible for setting up workstations, managing ingredient stocks, and ensuring cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area to support a smooth food preparation process.
Your daily responsibilities will involve measuring, labeling, cutting, and cooking various food items, including vegetables, meats, and packaged goods. Understanding food safety protocols such as proper food holding temperatures and sanitation practices will be essential to your success in this role. This position demands a hands-on team player who communicates effectively and can maintain composure and positivity under pressure. We provide a supportive environment that encourages career growth and continuous learning.
The compensation for this position ranges between $16.90 and $18.00 per hour, and the role offers flexible hours to accommodate diverse schedules. We also offer medical benefits for full-time team members, paid sick leave, discounted meals, and opportunities for career advancement. Provider Contract Food Service is committed to equal employment opportunities and participates in E-Verify to ensure the eligibility of our workforce. We invite motivated individuals looking to build a rewarding career in food service to apply and become part of our dynamic team.
Job Requirements
- Proven experience as prep cook
- Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
- Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
- A team player with good communication skills
- Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
- Very good physical condition and endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent is desirable
- Training from a culinary school is an asset
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience as prep cook
- Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
- Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
- A team player with good communication skills
- Patient with an ability to stay positive under pressure
- Very good physical condition and endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent is desirable
- Training from a culinary school is an asset
Job Duties
- Follow the prep list created by chefs to plan duties
- Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
- Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
- Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat etc.
- Prepare simple dishes such as salads, entrees etc
- Assembly and preparing all packaged food items
- Keeping track of items used in each location to ensure stock is available
- Cutting, packaging, and labeling retail items
- Maintaining cleanliness of kitchen work areas and restaurant equipment and utensils
- Set up the workstation and gather ingredients needed for prep
- Checking temperatures of food as well as knowing proper holding temperature of cold and hot food items
- Breaking down, cleaning and sanitizing the work prep area
- Other duties may be assigned as needed
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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