
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $16.50
Benefits
Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Job Description
Unidine is a renowned hospitality company that operates within the foodservice industry, specializing in providing culinary excellence across multiple venues, including healthcare, education, and business dining services. As a member of Compass Group, one of the world’s largest foodservice companies, Unidine is dedicated to delivering quality, nutrition, and customer satisfaction by fostering a culture of teamwork, innovation, and community engagement. The company prides itself on its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities, ensuring that every associate is valued and empowered.
Unidine is currently hiring immediately for a part-time Cook position located at Gilpin Hall, 1101 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware. This role reports to the culinary team within one of their prominent dining locations and offers flexible part-time scheduling opportunities, which may include nights and weekends, providing candidates with varied hours as discussed during the interview process. The pay rate for this position is set at $16.50 per hour, making it an attractive opportunity for those seeking part-time work in a dynamic, supportive environment.
The role of a Cook at Unidine is pivotal to the success of their foodservice operations. Cooks are responsible for preparing high-quality food items in accordance with federal, state, and company standards to ensure excellence in food safety, taste, and presentation. This includes following standardized recipes, managing portion controls, maintaining the correct food temperatures, and ensuring that meals are delivered attractively and promptly. Beyond the culinary skills, the Cook plays a critical role in maintaining kitchen cleanliness, food storage compliance, and equipment management to uphold safety and operational efficiency.
Working at Unidine as a Cook means joining a team that enhances lives daily by creating memorable dining experiences that foster connections and satisfaction among customers and colleagues alike. The role demands a personal commitment to safety, including the use of specific protective gear such as cut gloves and oven mitts, as well as adherence to established protocols for knife handling and housekeeping. Team members are also expected to participate in safety and in-service meetings, collaborate effectively with coworkers and management, and contribute positively to the overall work environment.
This position requires prior cooking experience and showcases opportunities for growth, learning, and community impact within the robust framework of Unidine’s hospitality operations. Additionally, Unidine offers a comprehensive benefits package, even for part-time employees, which includes retirement plans, health and wellness programs, identity theft protection, and various voluntary insurance options. This combination of a supportive work culture, competitive hourly wage, and significant benefits makes Unidine an excellent choice for culinary professionals looking to advance their careers while maintaining work-life balance.
Unidine values fair treatment of all associates and applicants regardless of race, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification under the law. The company is committed to reasonable accommodations to ensure all candidates can perform essential job functions successfully. This is a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about culinary arts and eager to join a leading organization with a track record of putting employees and customers first.
Unidine is currently hiring immediately for a part-time Cook position located at Gilpin Hall, 1101 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware. This role reports to the culinary team within one of their prominent dining locations and offers flexible part-time scheduling opportunities, which may include nights and weekends, providing candidates with varied hours as discussed during the interview process. The pay rate for this position is set at $16.50 per hour, making it an attractive opportunity for those seeking part-time work in a dynamic, supportive environment.
The role of a Cook at Unidine is pivotal to the success of their foodservice operations. Cooks are responsible for preparing high-quality food items in accordance with federal, state, and company standards to ensure excellence in food safety, taste, and presentation. This includes following standardized recipes, managing portion controls, maintaining the correct food temperatures, and ensuring that meals are delivered attractively and promptly. Beyond the culinary skills, the Cook plays a critical role in maintaining kitchen cleanliness, food storage compliance, and equipment management to uphold safety and operational efficiency.
Working at Unidine as a Cook means joining a team that enhances lives daily by creating memorable dining experiences that foster connections and satisfaction among customers and colleagues alike. The role demands a personal commitment to safety, including the use of specific protective gear such as cut gloves and oven mitts, as well as adherence to established protocols for knife handling and housekeeping. Team members are also expected to participate in safety and in-service meetings, collaborate effectively with coworkers and management, and contribute positively to the overall work environment.
This position requires prior cooking experience and showcases opportunities for growth, learning, and community impact within the robust framework of Unidine’s hospitality operations. Additionally, Unidine offers a comprehensive benefits package, even for part-time employees, which includes retirement plans, health and wellness programs, identity theft protection, and various voluntary insurance options. This combination of a supportive work culture, competitive hourly wage, and significant benefits makes Unidine an excellent choice for culinary professionals looking to advance their careers while maintaining work-life balance.
Unidine values fair treatment of all associates and applicants regardless of race, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification under the law. The company is committed to reasonable accommodations to ensure all candidates can perform essential job functions successfully. This is a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about culinary arts and eager to join a leading organization with a track record of putting employees and customers first.
Job Requirements
- Prior cooking experience required
- Ability to follow standardized recipes
- Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and nights
- Adherence to safety protocols including use of gloves and slip-resistant shoes
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and proper food storage
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Job Qualifications
- Prior cooking experience required
- Ability to follow standardized recipes and safety protocols
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain cleanliness
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to safety and use of personal protective equipment
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
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
- 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 use of appropriate gloves and safety gear
- Use slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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