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Compass Group

COOK

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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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
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Paid employee meal
paid parking
Paid major holidays

Job Description

Compass Group at TAMU Corpus Christi is actively seeking a full-time Cook to join our dynamic campus dining team. Compass Group is a leading foodservice management company renowned for its commitment to delivering high-quality dining experiences across various sectors including education, business, and healthcare. Located at 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, TX, our campus team operates in a vibrant environment dedicated to serving the Texas A&M University community, emphasizing quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

The Cook position at TAMU Corpus Christi is designed for individuals passionate about food preparation and delivering exceptional culinary service. This role involves preparing food... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Prior restaurant and cook experience required
  • Ability to work full time with open availability
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations and safe food handling
  • Ability to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks related to cooking
  • Strong attention to detail and quality
  • Ability to follow instructions and adhere to safety standards

Job Qualifications

  • Prior restaurant and cook experience
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards including HACCP
  • Ability to follow standardized recipes and instructions
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Basic understanding of kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
  • Commitment to safety procedures and company policies
  • Ability to work flexible hours with open availability

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 and is 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 following HACCP standards
  • Personal commitment to safety and adherence to company policies including use of protective gloves, oven mitts, slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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