Prep Cook (Full Time)
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Job Location:
El Segundo, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
28-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- We are hiring immediately for a full time PREP COOK position.
- Location: LOreal West - 888 North Douglas Street El Segundo CA 90245. Note: online applications accepted only.
- Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday through Friday 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. More details upon interview.
- Requirement: Must have a valid Food Handlers card. Previous prep experience is preferred.
- Perks: Willing to train!
- Pay Range: $19.00per hourto$21.00per hour.
*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
We Make Applying Easy!Want to apply to this job via text messaging Text JOBto 75000and search requisition ID number1476009.
The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who come from diverse backgrounds are open-minded and curious about our clients and guests; and most of all who possess a welcoming smile and spirit. Our ultimate goal is to develop mentoring and career building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within.
The most important thing in life whatever you do has to be passion. Wolfgang Puck
Success on our team starts with our culture:
- We have Wolfgangs PASSION for our business our product and our people / guests / clients.
- A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.
- Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality a bias to action with humble hospitality.
- We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS who look around corners so our clients and guests dont have to.
- We curate company and partner resources to bring our clients vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent purveyors and partnerships.
- We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).
- Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.
I can have the best food but if we dont have good people it wont get you very far.
Job Summary
Summary: Prepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal state and local standards guidelines and regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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 customer and prepare 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.
- Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use.
- Stores labels and dates all food items according to policy.
- Follows HACCP guidelines to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
- Resolves customer concerns.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. For positions in Maryland Washington State or to be performed Remotely click here for information on additional company-provided time off benefits.
Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives peelers choppers mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
The use of oven mitts fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens warmers or steamtables.
The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.
About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
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.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable : this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities skills tasks or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drug-free workplace.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history) in a manner consistent with all applicable federal state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Food Service
- Kitchen Experience
- Hospitality Experience
- Guest Relations Experience
- Cooking
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
About Company
As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group North America is a family of companies building experiences for all of our customers.
