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Compass Group

COOK

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $12.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend 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
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

UT Rio Grande Valley is a respected educational institution located in Brownsville, Texas, committed to providing quality education and enriching student life. The campus is part of the larger University of Texas system and serves a diverse community of learners through a variety of programs and services. Within this dynamic academic environment, there is a dedicated focus on offering excellent dining services to students, staff, and visitors. To support this, the campus partners with Compass Group, a global leader in food service management, known for its commitment to quality, safety, and innovation in food preparation and service. Compass Group prides... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Prior cooking experience is required
  • Ability to work full time or part time including mornings, evenings and weekends
  • Commitment to safety and cleanliness standards
  • Ability to follow instructions and standardized recipes
  • Capability to operate kitchen equipment safely
  • Good physical stamina for kitchen work
  • Willingness to maintain proper food storage and handling procedures
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Qualifications

  • Prior cooking experience of preferably two years
  • Ability to prepare food according to standardized recipes
  • Knowledge of safe food-handling practices
  • Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to follow company policies and safety procedures
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

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 personal protective equipment and proper lifting techniques

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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