Prep Cook at Southern Foodservice Management Inc – WOOSTER, Ohio

Southern Foodservice Management, a national contract food service company, is looking to hire a Prep Cook for our Schaeffler location in Wooster, OH.

• The pay rate is $17.00 per hour.
• The schedule is Monday – Friday.
• The shift hours are 4:00am – 1:00pm.

Job Summary

• Prepare and Cook Main entrees and/or sides on the daily menu as assigned daily by Management according to the daily menu’s recipes strictly adhering to recipe cards.
• Taste products for good quality / texture, not to be over salted
• Place all properly cooked menu items on serving line and garnish
• Check temperatures of menu items for required ranges and record
• Utilize progressive cooking throughout the meal as directed to ensure freshness and quality of food served.
• Replenish food items in the steam tables or cold bars as required during service
• Assist on Food serving lines during meal service times.
• Greet and care for our customers while working on the serving lines.
• Break down service areas after the meal period ends.
• Responsible for maintaining kitchen to Sanitation standards.
• Clean assigned equipment, kitchen, storage and serving areas such preparation tables, steam kettles, ovens, floors, steam tables, etc.

Southern Foodservice Management’s Culture

We have a philosophy for everyone on our service team to give something extra. A Southern Foodservice Management employee:

• Exhibits a positive, friendly and respectful attitude towards guests and other team members.
• Arrives to work on time and in correct uniform, clean shoes, clean and pressed black pants and shirt, apron, name tag, and a SMILE.
• Understands job duties and responsibilities, as well as having an eagerness to learn more and develop new skills.
• Promotes a fun and efficient work environment, focusing on guest satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for proper preparation and cooking of specific menu items assigned by Management
• Responsible for correct quantities and quality of menu items assigned using Recipe Cards and Production Schedules.
• Must maintain proper food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Responsible for following proper safety procedures like wearing PPE to ensure a safe working environment.
• Always conduct yourself in a professional and orderly manner in accordance with the SFM Code of Conduct
• Follow the direction of the Cook I in carrying out the duties and procedures as assigned
• All staff members are also responsible for other duties or tasks that are assigned by the Assistant Managers or Supervisors, as a part of any “Job” or “Position” assigned during a normal work schedule. Team members may be assigned to support the meal production, service and cleaning after the meal or the dining facility.

Physical Requirements

• Strength: Lift up to 40lbs
• Posture: Standing 80%, Walking 20%
• Movement of objects: Frequent
• Heavy Lifting, Heavy Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing or Balancing: Occasional
• Stooping: Frequent
• Reaching: Frequent
• Handling: Frequent
• Talking/Hearing: Frequent
• Seeing: Frequent
• Temperature Variation: Frequent