COOK (FULL TIME)

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 21,352; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights, no weekends

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading school dining service in Appleton is seeking a full-time COOK to prepare and serve meals while ensuring quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate should have prior food service experience in a K-12 setting and is expected to work from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This position offers a pay rate of $15.00–$15.50 per hour and comes with various benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Previous food-service experience in a K-12 setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Serves meals ensuring quality and presentation.
• Cleans kitchen and maintains hygiene standards.

Skills

Food service experience

Communication

Job description

Join to apply for the COOK (FULL TIME) role at Chartwells School Dining Services K12.

We are hiring immediately for a full‑time COOK position in the Appleton Area School District, 531 North Morrison Street, Appleton, WI 54911. Applications are accepted online only.

Schedule: Full‑time, 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., days may vary. More details will be provided during the interview process.

Pay: $15.00–$15.50 per hour. Perks: No nights, no weekends, no holidays, and summers off.

Requirements: Previous food‑service experience in a K‑12 setting is preferred.

Job Summary

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations, following 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 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

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program)

Additional Benefits for Full‑time Positions

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

Additional Information

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells K‑12 maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Services

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. 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.