Prep Cook

Summary A Prep Cook with American Dining Creations prepares meal ingredients, simple dishes, condiments, and other related items as required to meet daily production needs. As a pivotal member of the culinary staff, our Prep Cooks are a go‑to and reliable resource to the team to ensure we are providing an optimal dining experience to our guests. Responsibilities Follow standards to prepare meal ingredients and simple dishes as directed by management or other staff. Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, and other meal prep. Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces. Undertake basic cooking duties, such as reducing sauces and parboiling food. Store foods in designated areas following standard wrapping, dating, food safety, and rotation procedures. Adhere to all state and local food production, safety, and sanitation regulations. Keep supplies replenished, may restock coolers, and take inventory as directed. Assist with unloading, inspection, and proper storage of raw ingredients and supplies. Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash. Listen well and communicate in a professional and friendly manner. Be efficient and organized. May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed. Qualifications Previous experience in a related role. Understanding of proper food handling, preparation, and cooking procedures. Understanding of sanitation and regulations for workplace safety. Basic knife skills. Ability to learn quickly in a fast‑paced, high‑volume, high‑quality environment. Self‑motivated achiever, eager to learn and interested in taking on additional roles and responsibilities. Must be dedicated to excellence in hospitality and have a desire to offer a great dining experience. Ability to cross‑train and cross‑utilize skills. Safety and detail oriented. This position requires lifting 50 lbs, bending, walking, climbing stairs, and standing for scheduled shifts. About Us American Dining Creations is a division of American Food & Vending and one of the largest privately held hospitality service partners in the United States. At American Dining Creations, we recognize that all corporate and education dining partners are unique. We pride ourselves on creating programs and providing dining services with the strength of a national program and the flexibility and innovation of an industry leader. We pair superior culinary offerings with outstanding management practices, providing every client with the highest operation standards and flexibility and responding quickly with creative menus, comprehensive concepts, and top‑notch service. Our full range of dining and catering amenities elevates the guest experience by providing outstanding and memorable dining solutions for students, guests, and faculty. We currently operate nationwide dining accounts, employing over 2,000 people and serving hundreds of thousands daily. Our services include full café dining emphasizing our Fresh Difference culinary philosophy, mobile ordering, catering, events, and our grab‑and‑go program, My Fresh Market. We stand committed to providing true partnership, customization, and 24/7 support. American Dining Creations Offers Weekly Pay 401K with match Delicious employee meal and beverage during your shift Employee Referral Bonus Program Employee Assistance Program Some positions may include flexible hours and shifts. Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans Uniforms and Safety Shoes provided. Learning and advancement opportunities American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Food & Vending