Prep Cook

PREP COOK (FULL TIME) – Canteen North America, Parsippany, NJ

Join our dynamic team as a Prep Cook, ensuring high‑quality food preparation and service in a fast‑paced environment.

Prepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

• 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 customers and prepares 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.
• Resolves customer concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Prior cooking and food service experience is required.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, full time; schedule may vary.
• Pay range: $20.00–$23.00 per hour.
• Online applications accepted only; please apply via the company website.

• Internal employee referral bonus available.
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
• Canteen maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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.