Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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 (FSAs)
Job Description
Compass Group, a global leader in foodservice management and hospitality, is hiring full-time Cook positions at American International College located at 1000 State Street, Springfield, Massachusetts. As a part of Chartwells Higher Ed, a division of Compass Group, the company specializes in delivering exceptional food services in educational facilities, focusing on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. This role is vital in maintaining the high standards of food preparation and service that Compass Group is known for across its nationwide operations. The employment is full-time with shifts from 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm and requires availability for night and weekend shifts.... Show More
Job Requirements
- Prior cooking experience is required
- Availability for night and weekend shifts
- Ability to follow federal, state and corporate food preparation standards
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen
- Physical ability to operate kitchen equipment and perform manual tasks
- Willingness to attend safety and in-service meetings
- Compliance with company safety policies including use of protective gloves and slip-resistant shoes
- Must be able to work full-time
Job Qualifications
- Prior cooking experience
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to follow standardized recipes and portion control guidelines
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment
- Basic record keeping and inventory management skills
- Commitment to safety and cleanliness
- Flexibility to work varied shifts including nights and weekends
Job Duties
- Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions
- Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, ensuring food is at correct temperature and is attractive and tasty
- Uses established ticket collection procedures during service
- Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness
- Stores or discards excess food according to safe food-handling procedures
- Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat
- Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed
- Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting
- Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies
- Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents 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
- Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures
- Follows HACCP standards
- Personal commitment to safety and compliance with company policies including use of gloves and slip-resistant shoes
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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