Talented Prep Cook
SAGE Dining Services · Cleveland, OH
FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 7, 2026
Job Description
Talented Prep Cook
SAGE Dining Services® is seeking an experienced prep cook for a private school. This position is very unique, featuring a two-person team where dividing and conquering is key! This position entails raw vegetable and fruit prep, making composed salads, preparing deli-based salads and meats, putting away dry stock, washing dishes, and assisting the chef manager.
SAGE offers weekly pay, comprehensive year-round benefits, continuous training, and room to grow your food service career!
Schedule & Details:
- Monday- Friday
- 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Available overtime for catering events with prior notice!
Please note: The school has multiple properties that SAGE Dining Services manages. We may schedule you to work at a different location from time to time. Flexibility is key to our success!
Pay Type:
$18.00 Hourly
Time Commitment:
Full Time
Benefits for full-time positions. Paid time off. Competitive wages paid weekly. Ongoing training. Career growth opportunities. Uniforms, masks and shoes provided. Mission based company with values you trust.
What you'll do:
- Ensure that all food is appropriately displayed and visually appealing.
- Interact cheerfully with SAGE guests and Team Members and provide service with a smile.
- Prepare assigned menu items in strict accordance with SAGE recipes.
- Clean, restock, and replenish serving lines and stations to ensure our guests enjoy amazing dining experiences.
- Clean all work areas and customer service areas on an ongoing basis.
- Use proper food handling, storage, and sanitation techniques always (HACCP).
- Assist in training new culinary Team Members.
- Endure exposure to extreme temperatures; intense heat and freezing cold.
- Adapt to additional duties as assigned by management.
What you'll need:
- Experience as a Prep Cook or Cook preferred, but not required.
- Ability to understand and execute recipes and instructions in detail.
- Ability to properly set up a buffet or serving station.
- Experience in customer service strongly preferred, but not required.
- Food safety certifications as required by jurisdiction.
Skills:
Cook Dishes, Culinary Training, Customer Support/Service, Food Safety, Food Services, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Sanitation
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Sage Dining Services
Established in 1990, SAGE Dining Services® is the nation's leading provider of campus dining and upscale catering services. For 25 years, SAGE has worked in partnership with independent schools and private colleges across North America who share our passion for great food, nutrition, and sustainability. Our chefs tailor menus for each community and prepare meals from scratch using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We provide unparalleled levels of support, financial transparency, and culinary innovation that define a new standard of excellence.
Company Size:
2,500 to 4,999 employees
Industry:
Food and Beverage Production
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1990
Website:
https://www.sagedining.com
SAGE Dining Services® is seeking an experienced prep cook for a private school. This position is very unique, featuring a two-person team where dividing and conquering is key! This position entails raw vegetable and fruit prep, making composed salads, preparing deli-based salads and meats, putting away dry stock, washing dishes, and assisting the chef manager.
SAGE offers weekly pay, comprehensive year-round benefits, continuous training, and room to grow your food service career!
Schedule & Details:
- Monday- Friday
- 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Available overtime for catering events with prior notice!
Please note: The school has multiple properties that SAGE Dining Services manages. We may schedule you to work at a different location from time to time. Flexibility is key to our success!
Pay Type:
$18.00 Hourly
Time Commitment:
Full Time
Benefits for full-time positions. Paid time off. Competitive wages paid weekly. Ongoing training. Career growth opportunities. Uniforms, masks and shoes provided. Mission based company with values you trust.
What you'll do:
- Ensure that all food is appropriately displayed and visually appealing.
- Interact cheerfully with SAGE guests and Team Members and provide service with a smile.
- Prepare assigned menu items in strict accordance with SAGE recipes.
- Clean, restock, and replenish serving lines and stations to ensure our guests enjoy amazing dining experiences.
- Clean all work areas and customer service areas on an ongoing basis.
- Use proper food handling, storage, and sanitation techniques always (HACCP).
- Assist in training new culinary Team Members.
- Endure exposure to extreme temperatures; intense heat and freezing cold.
- Adapt to additional duties as assigned by management.
What you'll need:
- Experience as a Prep Cook or Cook preferred, but not required.
- Ability to understand and execute recipes and instructions in detail.
- Ability to properly set up a buffet or serving station.
- Experience in customer service strongly preferred, but not required.
- Food safety certifications as required by jurisdiction.
Skills:
Cook Dishes, Culinary Training, Customer Support/Service, Food Safety, Food Services, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Sanitation
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Sage Dining Services
Established in 1990, SAGE Dining Services® is the nation's leading provider of campus dining and upscale catering services. For 25 years, SAGE has worked in partnership with independent schools and private colleges across North America who share our passion for great food, nutrition, and sustainability. Our chefs tailor menus for each community and prepare meals from scratch using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We provide unparalleled levels of support, financial transparency, and culinary innovation that define a new standard of excellence.
Company Size:
2,500 to 4,999 employees
Industry:
Food and Beverage Production
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1990
Website:
https://www.sagedining.com
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
Additional Details
- City
- Cleveland
- State
- Ohio
- Country
- US
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