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Compass Group

COOK

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.00
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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 including Critical Illness Insurance
accident insurance
Hospital Indemnity insurance
legal services
Choice Auto and Home Program
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance/AD
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Compass Group, through its division Chartwells Higher Ed, is a leading food service company specializing in providing high-quality food services to educational institutions. With a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing, Compass Group offers career opportunities that support growth and meaningful impact within a supportive work environment. Chartwells Higher Ed operates primarily in campuses and educational settings, ensuring that students and staff can enjoy fresh, nutritious, and safely prepared meals daily. The company emphasizes compliance with federal, state, and corporate safety guidelines, and it fosters an inclusive culture that respects all employees and applicants regardless of background or... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Experience required
  • Ability to work full-time or part-time hours
  • Willingness to adhere to all safety procedures
  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderately heavy items
  • Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
  • Availability to work variable shifts including days and hours to be discussed
  • Ability to follow company policies and HACCP guidelines

Job Qualifications

  • Previous cooking experience required
  • Ability to follow standardized recipes and portion control
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP standards
  • Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
  • Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to policies
  • Ability to maintain inventory and assist in ordering supplies
  • Willingness to attend training and safety meetings
  • Ability to work varied shifts including full-time or part-time schedules

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 but not limited to the use of gloves, oven mitts, slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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