Compass Group

COOK

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $29.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

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

Restaurant Associates is a renowned leader within the foodservice industry, specializing in providing exceptional dining and event catering services across some of the nation’s most prestigious museums, performing arts centers, and corporations. As a division of Compass Group, which is recognized for its commitment to quality and innovation, Restaurant Associates has earned noteworthy accolades, including Glassdoor's Employee Choice Award for Best Places to Work. This recognition reflects the company's dedication to creating a positive work environment where employees are valued and supported.

At their Longwood Gardens location in Kennett Square, PA, Restaurant Associates is offering exciting opportunities for both ... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience as a cook or in catering
  • Ability to work full or part-time schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks required in kitchen environments
  • Willingness to comply with company safety policies and procedures
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Must have good hygiene and personal presentation

Job Qualifications

  • Must have cook/catering experience
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to follow standardized recipes and instructions
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Commitment to safety and cleanliness
  • Ability to maintain portion control and food presentation standards
  • Basic math skills for portioning and record keeping

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 medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer
  • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables
  • The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location