Prep Cook​/Slicer

Overview

Are you ready to embark on an exciting adventure? Join us at Newrest, a global leader in in-flight catering, as a Slicer in our cold kitchen. This hands-on role involves slicing and cutting fruits, vegetables, meats, and other foods to meet high standards. This position keeps you on your feet and busy throughout the day. Newrest values dedication and offers opportunities for career growth from within.

If you’re up for the challenge, start a career with us as a Slicer!

• Free lunch every day
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Health Savings Accounts
• Life insurance paid by the company
• Additional life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Transportation assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave Award
• Holiday pay
• Recognition and incentive programs

• Responsible for slicing fruit and vegetables and ensuring the kitchen has the proper ingredients to prepare meals for the day.
• Preparing cold dishes, salads, sandwiches, and desserts.
• Responsible for ensuring that all dishes are prepared according to Newrest's recipes and standards.
• Proper handling techniques to ensure that the food is fresh, safe, and of high quality.
• Perform proper food packaging and storing based on safety requirements and customer instructions.
• Follow all process control documentation.
• Wash hands regularly according to production procedures.
• Report any unsanitary practices and unsafe conditions.
• Follow all food safety, health and safety, company rules and standards.
• Must be able to stand during the shift.
• Regular and timely attendance is expected for the position.
• Other job duties may be assigned based on operational needs.

• High School Diploma required.
• At least one year working in a food production environment
• Must display proficient knife skills and techniques
• Must be comfortable working in a cold environment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Ability to handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good work ethic and communication
• Good knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential responsibilities of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these responsibilities. The role is physically demanding; you must stand, walk, talk, listen regularly, and use your hands to handle or feel. You must also lift, push, and move up to 50 pounds.

The work environment will be in a kitchen, with temperatures ranging from room temperature to very cold and noise levels varying from moderate to very loud. You will also need to utilize a sharp knife.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.