COOK (FULL AND PART TIME) at UH Athletics

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is seeking full and part-time Cooks at the University of Houston Athletics. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food according to recipes, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to food safety standards. The role requires prior cooking experience and offers flexible scheduling. Pay ranges from $17.00 to $18.00 per hour, with various benefits available for both full-time and part-time associates including health programs and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers and customers.

Skills

Prior cooking experience

Food safety standards

Ability to follow recipes

Job description

Location: University of Houston Athletics — 3204 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77204

Positions: Full and part‑time Cook

Schedule: Open availability; shifts may vary.

Requirement: Prior cooking experience is required.

Pay Range: $17.00 to $18.00 per hour.

Application: Online applications accepted only. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until all openings are filled.

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 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

Both full‑time and part‑time associates are eligible for the following 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

In addition, full‑time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• 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 Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed remotely, view wage transparency information at https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf

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. Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, 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/

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.