COOK (FULL AND PART TIME)

Bon Appétit Management Company; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company is hiring for full-time and part-time Cook positions at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana. This role involves preparing high-quality food, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

Applicants should have strong food preparation skills and be available for evening and weekend shifts. We offer various benefits including health plans and retirement options for full-time positions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen setting is preferred.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas.
• Follow HACCP standards for food safety.
• Report maintenance issues and food supply needs to management.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Knowledge of safe food-handling procedures

Attention to detail

Teamwork and communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cooking equipment (knives, ovens)

Job description

We are hiring immediately for full‑time and part‑time COOK positions at Rose‑Hulman Institute of Technology, 5500 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47803. Online applications only. Schedule may vary; evening and weekend availability is required. Pay range $15.00–$16.00 per hour. Internal employee referral bonus available.

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 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 glove 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

Full‑time and part‑time positions offer 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.

Full‑time positions also include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

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

About the Company

Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, museums, and a few public restaurants. The company is committed to socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage‑free eggs, and cooks everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. The 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.

Background Screening

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

Additional Information

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Bon Appétit maintains a drug‑free workplace.