Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $18.00 - $19.50
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance/AD
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education is a leading food service provider renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation at college campuses nationwide. With operations on over 270 college campuses, including the prestigious New Jersey Institute of Technology located at 150 Bleeker Street, Newark, NJ, the company offers fresh, local, and nutritious meal options that support campus communities. Twice recognized as the Fastest Growing Brand by Nation’s Restaurant News, Gourmet Dining & Chartwells fosters growth opportunities for its associates, encouraging career development and personal achievement within the organization.
The company is currently hiring full-time and part-time Grill Cook positions at multiple campus locations, with scheduling that includes day, night, and weekend shifts to accommodate various operational needs. This role offers competitive pay ranging from $18.00 to $19.50 per hour, with an additional internal employee referral bonus to incentivize quality hires.
As a Grill Cook, you will play a critical role in the food service operation, responsible for preparing and serving food items at the grill station while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and customer service. The position demands experience in customer service, cooking, grilling, and managing food orders for large groups, emphasizing efficiency and attention to detail. The Grill Cook prepares orders quickly and accurately, utilizing approved recipes and production standards to ensure the food meets temperature and presentation expectations. The role requires performing duties that include order preparation, food storage, sanitation, customer interaction, and record-keeping in accordance with federal, state, and corporate guidelines.
Gourmet Dining & Chartwells supports its employees with robust benefits packages tailored for both full-time and part-time associates, encompassing medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, as well as innovative perks like identity theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits such as critical illness and accident insurance. The company is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace, emphasizing diversity and equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.
Joining Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education as a Grill Cook means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional food experiences while nurturing personal and professional growth. The company’s culture values collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement, providing employees with training, safety meetings, and opportunities to engage with coworkers and customer feedback to enhance service delivery. With an emphasis on maintaining cleanliness, proper food handling, and safe work environments, this role is vital to upholding the brand’s reputation and ensuring customer satisfaction across multiple service stations.
The company is currently hiring full-time and part-time Grill Cook positions at multiple campus locations, with scheduling that includes day, night, and weekend shifts to accommodate various operational needs. This role offers competitive pay ranging from $18.00 to $19.50 per hour, with an additional internal employee referral bonus to incentivize quality hires.
As a Grill Cook, you will play a critical role in the food service operation, responsible for preparing and serving food items at the grill station while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and customer service. The position demands experience in customer service, cooking, grilling, and managing food orders for large groups, emphasizing efficiency and attention to detail. The Grill Cook prepares orders quickly and accurately, utilizing approved recipes and production standards to ensure the food meets temperature and presentation expectations. The role requires performing duties that include order preparation, food storage, sanitation, customer interaction, and record-keeping in accordance with federal, state, and corporate guidelines.
Gourmet Dining & Chartwells supports its employees with robust benefits packages tailored for both full-time and part-time associates, encompassing medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, as well as innovative perks like identity theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits such as critical illness and accident insurance. The company is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace, emphasizing diversity and equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.
Joining Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education as a Grill Cook means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional food experiences while nurturing personal and professional growth. The company’s culture values collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement, providing employees with training, safety meetings, and opportunities to engage with coworkers and customer feedback to enhance service delivery. With an emphasis on maintaining cleanliness, proper food handling, and safe work environments, this role is vital to upholding the brand’s reputation and ensuring customer satisfaction across multiple service stations.
Job Requirements
- Prior experience in customer service, cooking, and grilling
- Ability to prepare food orders for large groups
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Availability to work full time or part time shifts including nights and weekends
- Ability to follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team members
- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in customer service, cooking, and grilling
- Ability to prepare orders for large groups
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as carrying trays and maintaining work area cleanliness
Job Duties
- Takes orders from customers and prepares items requiring short preparation
- Completes orders from steam tables and serves customers at multiple stations
- Serves customers efficiently and friendly following established steps of service
- Ensures food is at correct temperature and presentation and tastes all prepared items
- Uses approved recipes and portion control standards
- Carries food to and from workstations following safety standards
- Stores food following wrapping, dating, and food safety procedures
- Cleans, sanitizes and maintains all assigned work areas, equipment and utensils for sanitation
- Resolves customer concerns and reports to supervisor
- Attends in-service and safety meetings
- Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers
- Performs job safely and maintains a clean, safe environment
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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