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About the Role
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Cooking procedures
- Sanitation
- Workplace safety
- Knife skills
- Communication
- Efficiency
- Organization
- Cross-training
Location
- East Syracuse, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Previous experience in a related role
Salary/Compensations
- $17 per hour - $19 per hour
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- 401K with match
- Delicious employee meal and beverage during your shift
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible hours and shifts (some positions)
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans (eligible employees)
- Uniforms and Safety Shoes provided
- Learning and advancement opportunities
About the Company
- 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, Integrity, Responsiveness, Service Excellence, Teamwork)
Equal Opportunity
- American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.