Prep Cook - Aramark F&B located at LEGOLAND CA Hotels - Legoland California Hotels

Prep Cook - Aramark F&B

Location: Carlsbad, CA, US, 92008 Career Area: Food Service

Job Description Are you passionate about food or love to cook? As a Prep Cook on our team, you'll learn to help bring recipes to life! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best equipment, you'll be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation. Get ready to reach new heights, ignite your passion, and pursue what matters by cooking with us!

Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.

COMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $17.51 to $18.50. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

• Works effectively with team members to deliver exceptional customer service, focusing on creating a positive experience for children and all guests.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
• Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives
• Operate and care for equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, walk-ins, etc.
• Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area, including sweeping, mopping, washing, scrubbing, and polishing kitchen surfaces
• Assist with catering and special events as needed.
• Adhere to the uniform policy.
• Adheres to Aramark and client companies, San Diego County, and OSHA safety policies and procedures for proper food safety, sanitation, storage and disposal.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience as a cook or in a related role preferred
• Able to pass a Food Handler certification exam
• Sufficient education or training to read, write, count and follow verbal and written instructions
• Be able to work quickly and concisely under pressure.
• Available to work holidays and weekends as well as shorter or longer hours due to business volume.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, and stooping
• Expect constant walking and standing during shifts.
• Occasional crawling and climbing
• Frequently lift and carry items weighing 20 to 40 pounds, including lifting trays over the shoulder.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• The role will require wearing uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work inside kitchen area, interacting with heated equipment, various foods, loud noise, chemicals and other at risk conditions.
• Exposure to extreme temperature changes.

Remember that adaptability and a positive demeanor are essential in this dynamic environment.