PREP COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Fresh Ideas

• We are hiring immediately for full time and part time PREP COOK positions.

• Location : Blackburn College - 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL 62626. Note: online applications accepted only .

• Schedule : Full time and part time schedules; days and hours may vary, including weekends. More details upon interview.

• Requirement : Prior cooking experience in a fast-paced environment is required.

• Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $18.00per hour.

Fresh Ideas Management is a dynamic food service management company that believes good food is a powerful thing. Food brings people together and food creates memories.

Fresh Ideas encourages creativity by creating fun working environments for our teams! Our diverse teams enjoy a workplace where creativity, openness and innovation flow free and new, Fresh Ideas are encouraged. Our team-members are excited about creating delicious, unique and engaging dining experiences for our guests.

Fresh Ideas offers a full benefits package, flexible schedules that respect one of our core values, work life balance, and ongoing training and development opportunities. This, along with our rapid growth, means accelerated promotion opportunities for every motivated Fresh Ideas team member!

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Job Summary

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 prepare 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.

Associates at Fresh Ideas are offered many fantastic benefits:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance/ AD

• Disability Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

• Associate Shopping Program

• Health and Wellness Programs

• Discount Marketplace

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here ( or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Fresh Ideas maintains a drug-free workplace.