COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Glendale, AZ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $17.00 - $19.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

free shift meal

Two-week holiday break

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for training and development

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Job Description

Compass Group is a global leader in foodservice management and hospitality solutions, known for providing exceptional culinary experiences across diverse sectors including education, healthcare, and business dining. With a strong presence in Midwestern Arizona, particularly in Glendale, AZ, Compass Group is committed to delivering high-quality meals and outstanding service while fostering a positive and supportive work environment for its employees. The company emphasizes values such as diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, making it a top choice for individuals seeking to build a meaningful career in foodservice.

This opportunity is for a Cook position based in Glendale, AZ, offering both full-time and part-time schedules, primarily Monday through Friday with hours that may vary. The role demands prior experience in preparing meals from scratch and focuses on adherence to federal, state, and corporate food safety and quality standards. Cooks at Compass Group contribute to an environment where quality food service is paramount, ensuring that every dish prepared meets the company’s high standards for taste, presentation, and nutrition. Compensation for this role ranges from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, reflecting competitive wages within the industry.

The Cook position includes responsibilities such as preparing food items according to standardized recipes, ensuring portion control, maintaining cleanliness and safety in the kitchen, and collaborating with team members to sustain operational efficiency. The role also involves adhering to HACCP standards and company policies related to safety and food handling, underscoring the importance of a safe and sanitary cooking environment. Applicants must be ready to engage in ongoing training, safety meetings, and record-keeping activities that support both personal development and organizational excellence.

Compass Group also offers an attractive benefits package that supports both full-time and part-time employees. Benefits include paid time off, a two-week holiday break, free shift meals, and additional perks such as health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time staff. Employees have access to retirement plans, associate shopping programs, wellness initiatives, and various voluntary benefits that contribute to their well-being both inside and outside of work.

Overall, this role is ideal for individuals passionate about cooking and dedicated to delivering excellent foodservice experiences. Joining Compass Group means becoming part of a team that values empowerment, learning, and meaningful impact, with the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and inclusive environment. Applicants interested in this position are encouraged to apply online and consider the convenience of applying via text messaging with the provided instructions. This ongoing recruitment ensures that qualified candidates will be considered promptly for available openings, reflecting Compass Group’s commitment to attracting top talent.

Job Requirements

Prior experience making meals from scratch
Ability to perform physical tasks related to cooking and cleaning
Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality
Ability to follow federal, state, and corporate food safety regulations
Capacity to work full time or part time as scheduled
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Willingness to comply with company safety policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

Prior experience making meals from scratch
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Ability to follow standardized recipes and portion control
Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Basic cooking and kitchen equipment operation skills
Willingness to attend training and safety meetings

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
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
Performs other duties as assigned