CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Compass Group USA, through Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, is hiring for a full-time CHEF at Rutgers University in Newark, NJ. The role involves directing kitchen staff, preparing meals per recipes, and ensuring sanitation and food safety standards.

The position requires prior cooking experience and the ability to follow recipes, with a fixed pay rate of $20.00 per hour. Days and hours vary; on-site location at Rutgers University.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience and ability to follow recipes.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production and food-service associates.
• Supervises hourly kitchen staff including interviewing, scheduling, payroll and training.
• Prepares high-quality food items according to recipes to meet production and service schedules.
• Maintains sanitation, portion control and proper serving temperatures.
• Tracks food use, waste and inventory to requisition or purchase product.
• Receives and inspects product and supplies for quality and quantity.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and workstation.
• Assists in recipe and menu development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Following recipes

Job description

We are hiring immediately for a full time CHEF positions.

• Location: Rutgers University - 350 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07102. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior cooking experience and experience following recipes.
• Fixed Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour.
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.

At Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, people are at the core of our business. Together we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local and nutritious meals at over 270 college campuses across the country. Twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nation’s Restaurant News, at Gourmet Dining & Chartwells we take pride in creating opportunities for associates to grow their careers and achieve their development goals within the company.

Job Summary

Directs, coordinates and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production and food-service associates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food. Ensures all food handling, sanitation and customer service standards are met.
• Supervises hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action.
• Efficiently prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery and service schedules. Serves meals or prepares for delivery.
• Ensures proper presentation, food quality, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Tracks food use, waste and consumption to requisition or purchase product.
• Receives and inspects product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
• Helps select and develop recipes and menus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential.

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• including Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Services
• Choice Auto and Home Program

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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 classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Gourmet Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.