COOK (FULL TIME)

Eurest USA; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal referral bonus

Retirement Plan

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

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Eurest USA is hiring immediately for full-time COOK positions at the Pratt and Whitney location in Asheville, NC. The role requires culinary experience and offers a daytime schedule, with wages ranging from $19.00 to $21.00 per hour.

Training is available, and an internal referral bonus is offered. Responsibilities include preparing food to standard recipes, ensuring proper portioning and food safety, and assisting in ordering and records.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience required.
• Willing to train.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high quality food items according to standardized recipes and schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery with proper portioning and correct temperatures.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in the kitchen and adheres to HACCP standards.
• Assists in production planning, inventory, and receiving of food and supplies.
• Reports maintenance needs or safety issues to supervisor.

Skills

Culinary experience

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for full time COOK positions.


• Location: Pratt and Whitney - 330 Pratt & Whitney Boulevard, Asheville, NC 28806 Note: online applications accepted only.


• Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm. More details upon interview.


• Requirement: Culinary experience required. Willing to train.


• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available


• Pay Range: $19.00 per hour to $21.00 per hour

Eurest

Job Summary

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 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.
  
  
  
  

Associates At Eurest Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits

• 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 offer the following benefits

• 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 Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass‑usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Eurest.pdf

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Eurest maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.