COOK (FULL TIME)

TouchPoint Support Services; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Compass Group's Brighton Center for Recovery location is seeking a dedicated, full-time cook to prepare meals in accordance with applicable standards and policies, ensuring quality food service at all times.

You will follow standardized recipes, portion accurately, maintain serving temperatures, and assist with ordering and receiving supplies while keeping the kitchen clean and safe. HACCP guidelines and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience preferred.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serve meals or prepare for delivery with correct portions and temperatures, ensuring that food is appealing and tasty.
• Use established ticket collection procedures during service and maintain records from the area worked.
• Keep kitchen clean, store or discard excess food per safe handling procedures, and maintain cleanliness.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment and assist in production planning and reporting as required.
• Assist in ordering and receiving of all food and supplies and report any maintenance issues immediately.

Skills

Cooking

Job description

Location

Brighton Center for Recovery – 12851 East Grand River Avenue, Brighton, MI 48116.

Schedule

Full‑time schedule: Monday through Friday; hours may vary. Rotating weekends and holidays. More details upon interview.

Compensation

Fixed pay rate: $16.00 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 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.

Requirements

• Prior cooking experience preferred.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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

In addition, 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.

Equal Opportunity

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

Other Information

• Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
• Application Deadline: until all openings are filled. If declined due to a position being filled, you may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.
• Touchpoint maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Note: Online applications accepted only.