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Prep Cook

American Food & Vending

Pay: - Pay varies by location


Location: Chattanooga , Tennessee


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.
  • Stores 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.
  • Assists 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 50lbs, bending, walking, climbing stairs, and standing for scheduled shifts.
About Us

Together, American Food & Vending and American Dining Creations form one of the nation's largest privately held dining and refreshment service organizations. Family-owned and headquartered in Syracuse, NY, we have served clients nationwide for more than 80 years, delivering customized dining and refreshment solutions across business, education, healthcare and cultural environments.

Recognized by NAMA and our peers as Operator of the Year , we combine national capabilities with a personal, responsive approach to create exceptional experiences for our clients and guests.

Our Mission

To create moments of happiness through customized hospitality experiences that delight guests and bring people together.

Our Vision

To be the best in the industry at elevating hospitality experiences for places where people want to be.

Our Values: F.I.R.S.T.

Family - Treat people as family.

Integrity - Do the right thing.

Responsiveness - Listen first. Then act with urgency.

Service Excellence - Deliver exceptional experiences every day.

Teamwork - Win together.

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.


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