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Compass Group USA; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay (early access to wages)

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA, a leader in food service, is seeking a motivated kitchen associate in Bethlehem to prepare high-quality meals for guests in a fast-paced setting. You will follow standardized recipes and portion controls while contributing to on-time service.

In this role, you’ll uphold HACCP standards, maintain cleanliness, assist with inventory and safety trainings, and work closely with colleagues to ensure exceptional dining experiences for stadium, head table, and venue guests.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume kitchen environments.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards and safe food-handling procedures.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and portion controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items per recipes to meet production and service schedules.
• Ensure meals are served at correct temperatures and presentation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of food and supplies.
• Assist in ordering, receiving and inventory as required.
• Adhere to safety policies and attend training and safety meetings.

Job description

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From the stadium to the head table, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences. Founded in Chicago 40 years ago as a Delicatessen, Levy now finds itself as a leading presence in the Food, Beverage, and Retail industry across 200 plus Entertainment, Sports, and Restaurant venues across the country.

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 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 but not limited to:
  • The use of a 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.

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.

Associates of Levy are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program