Prep Cook
Company: Continental Services
Location: Troy
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description The preparation cook
is responsible for retrieving, combining, preparing and storing a
variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, desserts, etc,
following approved procedures and food safety protocols. Key
Responsibilities: 1. Food Preparation : Wash, peel, and cut various
foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or
serving. Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service,
or store them in refrigerated storage. Portion and wrap food, or
place it directly on plates for service to customers. Weigh or
measure ingredients. Mix ingredients for green salads, molded fruit
salads, vegetable salads, and pasta salads. 2. Food Storage:
Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in
refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas. Store food in
designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage. Take
and record temperature of food and food storage areas such as
refrigerators and freezers. Check temperatures of freezers,
refrigerators, and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
3. Food Service : Engage with and provide superior service to all
customers. Serve prepared food to customers, ensuring proper
proportions and packaging. Describe items to customers and answer
questions regarding the items as needed. 4. Teamwork : Contribute
to a positive team environment. Recognize and reinforce individual
and team accomplishments. Identify alarms or changes in morale and
performance. Communicate areas of concern to the manager. Maintain
calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to
set a positive example for the team. 5. Safety & Sanitation :
Follow operational policies and procedures. Follow health, safety
and sanitation guidelines. Clean, sanitize and organize work areas,
utensils, and equipment. Organize and stock supplies, service
stations and products. Scrub and polish counters, tables, and other
equipment. Clean glasses, dishes, and equipment. Perform other
duties such as sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes, to keep
equipment and facilities sanitary. 6. Other (Non-Essential) Duties
and Responsibilities: Additional projects and assignments as
needed. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: Results oriented and
flexible; takes action as soon as need arises and can demonstrate
positive results; steadily follows through on tasks; able to find a
balance between the business requirements and meeting client
requests; absorbs new information quickly and translates key points
into positive outcomes. Has a passion for food and is skilled in
needed areas; good at visualizing how to develop new dishes, scale
them appropriately to achieve a remarkable client experience.
Demonstrated ability to gain buy-in, respect, trust, and
accountability to achieve goals. High energy level; has
demonstrated resilience, endurance and persistence throughout
career. Can-do attitude; stays positive, even in the face of
adversity; sets right tone for others. Collaborative in work style
with others both inside and outside organization; respectful of
what others can contribute. Believes in and routinely practices
direct and honest communication; actively shares information openly
with those who need to know; seeks collaborative resolution of
issues; seeks others’ points of view and encourages independent
thought; listens well. Personal values align with the company’s
values and culture; treats people with respect and consistency;
trustworthy; highly ethical; appreciates and engages in creativity
and forward thinking; takes long-range view. Preferred
Qualifications: 1. Food/Beverage Production — Knowledge of
techniques and equipment for preparing, serving, storing and
handling food and beverage products. 2. Customer and Personal
Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing
customer and personal services. This includes customer needs
assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation
of customer satisfaction. Benefits: We prioritize the health,
wellness and work-life balance of our team members and designed our
comprehensive compensation packages to reflect that. • Full-time
team members are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance,
life insurance, disability insurance, parental leave, 401(k) with
company match, at-work dining perks, flexible schedules, generous
PTO, and a total rewards program. Team Members can also use our
inclusive employee assistance program. • Part-time Team Members are
eligible for our 401(k) with company match, at work dining perks
and team members can also use our inclusive employee assistance
program. Location-specific perks may also include wellness
programming, on-the-job training, corporate-hosted courses,
certifications and team events. LI-KR1 CUYALB1
Keywords: Continental Services, Birmingham , Prep Cook, Hospitality & Tourism , Troy, Alabama
