CATERING COOK (FULL TIME) at LSU

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is seeking a Catering Cook at Louisiana State University. The role involves preparing high-quality food and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic environment ensuring that meals are served attractively and safely.

This full-time position requires one year of cooking experience and knowledge of food safety practices. Benefits include training opportunities, a retirement plan, and various health programs.

Qualifications

• 1 year of prior cooking experience.
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Ensures meals are served at correct temperatures and presentable.
• Cleans kitchen maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Ability to maintain cleanliness

Job description

Catering Cook

Location: Louisiana State University – South Stadium Dr Administrative Support Building, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. Salary: $13.00–$15.00 per hour. Full‑time. Schedule may vary based on operational needs.

Job Summary

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery using correct portioning, ensuring 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 own safety and that of others.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to safe‑handling guidelines (cut gloves, oven mitts, etc.).

Qualifications

• 1 year of prior cooking experience.
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP.
• Ability to work flexible hours and maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Benefits

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected classification.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The Company reserves the right to modify job duties as needed.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.