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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 $19.00
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Work Schedule

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

Job Description

Compass Group is a global leader in foodservice management and support services, dedicated to serving high-quality dining experiences across various sectors including education, business, healthcare, and sports and leisure. Within the educational sector, Compass Group operates under the Chartwells Higher Ed brand, providing exceptional dining services to colleges and universities throughout the United States. At Worcester State College located at 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, Compass Group is actively seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join their campus dining team as full-time and part-time Cooks. With a strong commitment to employee growth, learning, and meaningful workplace impact, Compass Group fosters... Show More

Job Requirements

  • No prior experience required
  • Willingness to train
  • Ability to work Monday through Friday, during midday shift hours
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks associated with cooking
  • Ability to comply with all safety and hygiene regulations
  • Requirement to wear medium weight cut gloves when handling knives and other sharp tools
  • Use oven mitts or fryer gloves when handling hot equipment
  • Use slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques
  • Ability to work in an educational facility with possible unpaid breaks during school holidays
  • Ability to perform other duties as assigned
  • Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Qualifications

  • No prior experience required
  • Willingness to train
  • Ability to prepare food according to standardized recipes
  • Commitment to food safety and hygiene standards
  • Ability to follow established portioning and temperature guidelines
  • Good communication skills to maintain positive relationships with coworkers and supervisors
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Basic record keeping and reporting skills
  • Ability to adhere to safety and sanitation policies
  • Personal commitment to workplace safety

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 and 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 proper use of safety gloves and slip-resistant shoes

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

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