Catering Prep Cook - Norfolk State University
part-time•Norfolk
About this role
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Are you passionate about food and take pride in precision, cleanliness, and teamwork? We’re looking for a dedicated Prep Cook at Norfolk State University to support our culinary team and contribute to the excellence that defines our dining experience.
In this vital role, you’ll be part of the backbone of kitchen operations, helping prepare ingredients, maintain a clean and organized space, and ensure every dish meets our high standards of taste and presentation.
Responsibilities
- Precisely prepare ingredients following established recipes and guidelines.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment to uphold hygiene standards.
- Assist in various meal production tasks to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Contribute to the overall cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
- Collaborate with team members to support a smooth workflow in the kitchen.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a high-volume kitchen or food preparation role is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
- Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills for effective collaboration in a dynamic kitchen environment.
- Visual acuity to monitor food presentation, cleanliness, and safety standards.
- Ability to communicate clearly in a noisy kitchen environment.
- Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends and holidays.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to read documents and written instructions to understand sanitation requirements, safety rules, equipment operation and maintenance, policies, and standard operating procedures.
- Stand for extended periods of time and navigate occasional wet or greasy floor conditions.
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs (food product cases, bulk ingredients, kitchen equipment).
- Work in a hot, humid, and fast-paced environment.
- Bend, stoop, and reach frequently.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely.
- Must be able to taste and smell food to ensure quality and consistency.
Who We Are:
Norfolk State University stands as a proud HBCU with a legacy of empowering students through education, leadership, and service. Located in the vibrant city of Norfolk, Virginia, NSU offers a dynamic campus experience just minutes from downtown, the Elizabeth River, and key research and tech hubs. With over 30 programs in fields like cybersecurity, business, education, and health sciences, NSU combines academic excellence with real-world relevance. Rooted in tradition, driven by innovation, and fueled by Spartan pride — NSU is where you rise, lead, and thrive.
Thompson Hospitality is of the largest restaurants, food service, and facilities management companies in the country. We are highly built upon our values, do the right thing, do the best you can, and treat others how you want to be treated, which are shaped by more than 33 years of relationships with our clients, guests, and communities. We offer competitive benefits, see our website for more. https://www.thompsonhospitality.com/
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
What you'll do
- The Prep Cook will prepare ingredients according to established recipes and maintain a clean kitchen environment. They will assist in meal production tasks and collaborate with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
About Thompson Hospitality Corporation
Thompson Hospitality is the largest minority-owned Food Service, and one of the largest Retail Food and Facilities Management companies in the country. It’s a trusted position which has given us a sensibility we also bring to our restaurant group and retail operations.
We’re a family-run organization, built on values that carry over to more than twenty years of client, customer, and community relationships. Every one of us has the same goal: to provide the ultimate client experience. We ask, “How else can we help?” Then we make magic happen.
"It isn’t simply what you do in your life that matters,
it’s who you are."
This was the creed of Thompson patriarch and teacher, Fred Thompson, Sr. And this is how his children, Warren, Fred Jr., and Benita, have chosen to lead this company since its founding in 1992.
What we do every day is in service of our many clients, customers, and communities across the country. We look at every person and project as the most important one of the day. And we are always adding services, products, and systems that make your life easier.Recognized as “Company of the Year” in 2010 by Black Enterprise Magazine, we’re a company whose performance is guided by six simple standards
Serve the Highest Quality Food Provide World-Class Service
Maintain Flexibility to Better Serve Our Clients
Be Accountable For Our Actions
Celebrate Diversity
Give Back to Our Communities
Our mission is to provide a positive experience to every relationship in which we are involved: one Guest, one Client, one Team Member at a time.
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