Prep Cook - Livingstone College

Thompson Hospitality Corporation
Salisbury, NC
Overview:

Are you passionate about food and take pride in precision, cleanliness, and teamwork? We’re looking for a dedicated Prep Cook 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 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.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 10–12 hours per shift), especially during meal prep and service.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds (e.g., bulk food items, equipment, inventory).
  • Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and twisting during food preparation and equipment handling.
  • Manual dexterity and fine motor skills for chopping, slicing, plating, and using kitchen tools and machinery.
  • Ability to work in hot, humid, and fast-paced kitchen environments.
  • Must be able to taste and smell food to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Visual acuity to monitor food presentation, cleanliness, and safety standards.
  • Ability to move freely in large kitchen spaces, storage areas, and multiple dining facilities across campus.
  • Ability to communicate clearly in a noisy kitchen environment.
  • May require climbing ladders or using step stools to access upper storage or equipment.

Who We Are:

Livingstone College is a private historically black college that is secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, academic excellence and student success. Through a Christian-based environment suitable for holistic learning, Livingstone provides excellent business, liberal arts, STEAM, teacher education and workforce development programs for students from all ethnic backgrounds designed to promote lifelong learning, and to develop student potential for leadership and service to a global community.

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.

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.

Posted 2025-09-24

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