COOK (FULL AND PART TIME)

TouchPoint Support Services; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

TouchPoint Support Services in Carmel is looking for a dedicated food preparer to ensure high-quality meal preparation. The role requires one year of cooking experience, with responsibilities including kitchen cleanliness and compliance with food safety standards.

Full-time and part-time schedules are available, requiring rotating weekends and holidays. The position offers a competitive pay range of $16 to $20 per hour and benefits such as health and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• One year of prior cooking experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards in food handling.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving.

Skills

Cooking experience

Kitchen equipment operation

Food safety knowledge

Job description

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.

Job Details

• Location: TouchPoint – 13500 North Meridian Street, Carmel, IN 46032. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full‑time and part‑time schedules; days and hours may vary. Rotating weekends and holidays required.
• Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour.
• Requirement: One year of prior cooking experience required.

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 them for delivery 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.

Benefits for All Positions

• 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, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Additional Full‑time Benefits

• 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. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed remotely, see the wage transparency report: https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Touchpoint.pdf

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 classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Touchpoint maintains a drug‑free workplace.