COOK (FULL OR PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Retirement Plan

Health & Wellness

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is hiring a COOK in Moscow, Idaho. The role involves preparing meals to standard recipes, ensuring quality and food safety, and maintaining a clean kitchen. Both full-time and part-time schedules with AM/PM shifts are available; some holidays may be required.

Pay range is $19.00 to $22.00 per hour. Experience in cooking is preferred, and the applicant must work at 1080 W. 6th St., Moscow, ID 83844 with online applications accepted only.

Qualifications

• Cooking experience preferred.
• AM/PM shifts available; days may vary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food according to recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serve meals or prepare for delivery with correct portioning, temperatures, and presentation.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety; store excess food per procedures.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assist in ordering, receiving, and record-keeping of food and supplies.
• Report maintenance issues to supervisor and attend safety meetings.

Skills

Cooking experience

Job description

We are hiring immediately for a COOK position at 1080 W. 6th St., Moscow, ID 83844. Online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full or part time; AM/PM shifts available, days may vary. Some holidays required.

Requirements: Cooking experience is preferred.

Pay Range: $19.00 per hour to $22.00 per hour.

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

Full‑time associates are also eligible for the following benefits:

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

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.