Overview Join our team as a Prep Cook at Hampton University, contributing to the culinary excellence that defines our dining experience. In this role, you'll play a vital part in meal preparation, ensuring the highest standards of taste and presentation. Competitive Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Paid Time Off 401(k), matched up to 4% Short- and Long-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Pet Insurance Discounts: Hotels, Travel, Tickets, Restaurants Employees and their relatives are eligible for a discounted meal plan at any of our HBCU client locations while they are attending school. 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 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. Who We Are: Hampton University is a historically Black university located in Hampton, Virginia, with a rich history and strong ties to the African American experience. It offers a diverse range of technical, liberal arts, and graduate degree programs, emphasizing its commitment to preparing students for success in the global community. The campus, situated near Chesapeake Bay, provides a scenic backdrop for learning, while the surrounding city of Hampton offers various attractions, including historical sites and research centers. Thompson Hospitality is the nation’s largest minority-owned food and facilities management company. Our services include hospitality, full dining and quick service restaurants, campus dining, diversity consultation, facility operations and maintenance management. We are a family-run organization with more than twenty-five years providing services built on our core mission to provide a positive experience to every relationship we are involved in: one guest, one client, one team member at a time. As a fast growing company, we have a growth plan to more than double in size over the next three years. We are looking for team members who are interested in developing their careers to the next level while joining our team of over 4,000 employees, serving clients in over 40 states to include more than 1.9 million guests each year. Thompson Hospitality focuses on three core areas in everything we do: Purpose Give back to our communities Celebrate diversity People Do the right thing Treat people the way you want to be treated Always do your best Be accountable for our actions Performance Serve the highest quality food Provide world-class service Maintain flexibility to better serve our clients We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.