COOK (FULL TIME)

Restaurant Associates; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare food in accordance with standards, ensuring quality service. The role involves food preparation, portion control, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness at Atrium Pearl Cafe in Charlotte, NC.

The position offers a fixed rate of $18.50 per hour, requiring full-time availability and previous restaurant experience. Benefits include a retirement plan, health programs, and more.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or catering experience required.
• Full-time availability with open days and hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Serve meals using correct portioning and temperature.
• Clean the kitchen after preparation and serve food safely.

Skills

Restaurant or catering experience

Food preparation

Portion control

HACCP standards

Job description

We have an opening for a full‑time Cook position.

Job Summary

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and company standards, ensuring quality food service at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
• Serve meals or prepare them for delivery, using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring food is at the correct temperature, attractive, and tasty; also taste all prepared items.
• Use established ticket collection procedures during service and maintain records from the area worked.
• Clean the kitchen after preparation and serving, keeping high standards of cleanliness, and store or discard excess food in accordance with safe food‑handling procedures.
• Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat, ensuring food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assist in production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
• Assist in ordering and receiving all food and supplies as required.
• Report needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attend in‑service and safety meetings.
• Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
• Perform job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and maintenance of serving temperatures; follow HACCP standards.
• Commit to personal safety and that of others.
• Abide by all company policies and procedures, including:
• Use of medium‑weight cut gloves when handling knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins, or cleaning a slicer.
• Use of oven mitts, fryer gloves, or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers, or steamtables.
• Use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or catering experience required.
• Full‑time availability with open days and hours; must be able to work when needed.

Pay

Fixed rate: $18.50 per hour.

Location & Schedule

Atrium Pearl Cafe – 905 Pearl Park Way, Charlotte, NC 28204. Full‑time; schedule may vary. Availability required.

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

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on 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.

Legal Notice

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. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.