COOK (FULL TIME)

Eurest USA; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off benefits

Job summary

Eurest USA is seeking motivated individuals for food preparation roles in Birmingham, AL. Successful candidates will ensure high-quality food service while adhering to safety standards and guidelines.

The position involves preparing food, maintaining cleanliness, and following established procedures. Full-time and part-time positions offer various benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be well-versed in food safety and cooking.
• Must perform essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to recipes.
• Serves meals ensuring proper portioning and quality.
• Cleans the kitchen and maintains food safety standards.
• Operates kitchen equipment as instructed.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Cooking skills

Job description

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.

Qualifications

Must be well‑versed in food safety and cooking. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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, Choice Auto and Home Programs). Full‑time positions also offer 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.

Location and Schedule

Location: Encompass Health Home Office – 9001 Liberty Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35242. Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Application Details

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Required ID: 1537117.

Equal Opportunity 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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Eurest maintains a drug‑free workplace.