COOK (FULL AND PART TIME) at LSU

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in Baton Rouge is seeking a Cook to prepare food according to federal and state standards, ensuring quality food service. This position offers both full-time and part-time options, with a pay rate between $15.00 to $19.00 per hour.

Responsibilities include preparing high-quality meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and adhering to food safety practices. Enjoy benefits such as health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and opportunities for training and development.

Apply now to join a dedicated team committed to culinary excellence!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year cooking experience preferred.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and food safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in the kitchen environment.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Job description

Position

Cook – Full time or Part time (Louisiana State University – 45 Dalrymple Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70803).

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 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 own safety and that of others.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures, including but not limited to:
  • Use of medium‑weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
  • Use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
  • Use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Work Requirements

Minimum of 1 year cooking experience (preferred). Work schedule may vary based on operational needs. Pay rate: $15.00 to $19.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• 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 Exclusive Benefits

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

EEO Statement

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.

Additional Information

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.