COOK (FULL TIME)

Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $19.00 - $22.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Paid holidays

Job Description

Restaurant Associates is a premier foodservice and catering company, known for providing exceptional dining experiences primarily to prestigious institutions such as museums, performing arts centers, and corporate clients across the nation. As a subsidiary of Compass Group, a global leader in the foodservice industry, Restaurant Associates upholds high standards of quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. The company has been recognized with Glassdoor's Employee Choice Award, reflecting a strong commitment to both its employees and clients. Operating in a dynamic environment, Restaurant Associates blends culinary excellence with exceptional service, ensuring every dining experience is memorable. The company supports a culture of inclusiveness, professional growth, and safety within the workplace, making it a sought-after employer in the hospitality sector. Located at 501 South 5th Street, Richmond, VA, the CoStar Group site is one of the many locations where Restaurant Associates brings its renowned catering and dining services to life. This role is full-time, operating Monday through Friday with limited night and weekend hours, providing breakfast and lunch services.

The Cook position at Restaurant Associates involves preparing food in compliance with federal, state, and company standards, ensuring the delivery of high-quality meals that meet established recipes and safety guidelines. This role requires a hands-on approach in food production, including proper portioning, taste testing, and presentation, making sure that every dish served is both attractive and delicious. Cooks also bear the responsibility of maintaining kitchen cleanliness, handling food safely, and operating kitchen equipment correctly, contributing to a safe and efficient kitchen environment. Additionally, this role involves record-keeping relevant to food production and service periods, as well as assisting with production planning, ordering supplies, and reporting maintenance issues. A personal commitment to safety and adherence to company policies concerning protective gear and ergonomic practices is essential. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $19.00 to $22.00 per hour and includes paid holidays after 90 days of employment. Restaurant Associates values the well-being of its staff and offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, emphasizing health, wellness, and financial security. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with prior cooking experience looking to advance their career in a supportive and prestigious foodservice environment.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Prior cooking experience preferred
Ability to follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
Ability to work Monday through Friday with limited nights and weekends
Must be able to stand for long periods and perform physically demanding tasks
Ability to use kitchen equipment safely
Must adhere to company policies and procedures including safety protocols
Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment

Job Qualifications

Prior cooking experience preferred
Ability to follow standardized recipes and food safety guidelines
Good communication and teamwork skills
Knowledge of proper kitchen sanitation and safety standards
Ability to use kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas
Basic record keeping and ability to monitor food quality and portion sizes

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
Tastes all prepared food items
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