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NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE Prep Cook in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference. Starting pay for this role is \$17/hour. This is a full-time permanent role with benefits offered day one. Monday - Friday, 5:45 am - 1:45 pm. As a Prep Cook, you will work as part of a team preparing a variety of salads, hot vegetables, condiments, and related menu items, assisting with food prep needs for cafeteria and catering services. You will: observe the safest possible food handling practices by thoroughly washing all produce, properly thawing meats, sanitizing work surfaces, thorough hand washing, and adherence to all other hygiene requirements when handling ready-to-eat foods; support the menu management process, including assistance with ordering and inventory processes. You are an effective communicator, comfortable responding to customer questions or concerns in an expedient and appropriate manner. Flexibility is important in this role, as work location, tasks, and/or assignments vary routinely in response to changes in business need, customer demand, staffing changes, etc. At all times, quality, productivity, and customer service are your highest priorities. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for preparing a variety of salads, condiments or other related menu items for cafeteria and catering services which will include, but not limited to, salads, condiments, fruit plates, vegetables plates, sliced meats and sandwiches, and preparation of raw ingredients used for cooking. Reviews recipes, anticipates proper organization of work to assure efficiency and food safety, makes recommendations to adjust recipes as needed to improve product. Translates weights, measures and volume as required in execution of recipes to assure consistency based on volume and other variables. Assists chefs in food preparation as needed, which may include some hot food preparation. Weighs, measures, cuts, slices and safely uses variety of equipment. Assures the safest possible food handling practices by thoroughly washing all produce, properly thawing meats, sanitizing work surfaces, thorough hand washing and adheres to all other requirements when handling ready-to-eat foods. Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete labeling and date marking of products to assure freshness. Maintains time and temperature records to minimize exposure of food to unsafe temperatures and minimize the risk of bacteria growth. Operates and cleans equipment following safety guidelines including use of PPE\'s. Supports the menu management process that includes: following recipes, provides feedback for recipe improvements, follows the ordering process as defined, assures correct portions, monitors adequate records including HACCP logs and usage reports, inventories food storage areas, and assesses leftovers. Projects the... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/C1D8597C9B77490A Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.