Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Opportunities for training and development
Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
voluntary benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Compass Group, through its Chartwells Higher Ed division, is a leading provider of food service management in educational institutions, offering tailored dining experiences that focus on quality, nutrition, and sustainability. With a strong commitment to supporting campus communities, Compass Group emphasizes employee development, diversity, and a positive workplace culture. At Lamar University in Beaumont, TX, the company is currently hiring full-time Cook positions to join their dynamic and dedicated campus culinary team. This role promises competitive pay ranging from $15.00 to $18.00 per hour, with hours that may vary to meet the demands of campus dining operations. This position embraces... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Prior culinary experience is required
  • Open availability for full-time schedule
  • Ability to follow established safety and food-handling procedures
  • Must be able to maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
  • Ability to work varying days and hours
  • Commitment to safety protocols, including use of protective gloves and slip-resistant shoes
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Prior culinary experience
  • Ability to prepare food based on standardized recipes
  • Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
  • Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Good communication and teamwork skills

Job Duties

  • Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules
  • Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty
  • Uses established ticket collection procedures during service
  • Responsible for records from area worked during service periods
  • Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness
  • Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures
  • Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat
  • Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards
  • Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed
  • Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required
  • Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required
  • Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately
  • Attends in-service and safety meetings
  • Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers
  • Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures
  • follows HACCP standards
  • Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others
  • Abides by all company policies and procedures including the use of protective gloves, oven mitts, slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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