COOK (FULL TIME)

Restaurant Associates; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health Programs

Discount Marketplace

ID Protection

Pet Insurance

FSAs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in Charlotte, NC is seeking full-time COOKs to prepare high-quality meals in a fast-paced, corporate dining environment. The role requires scratch preparation and mastery of a variety of cooking techniques, with attention to portion control and food safety.

Join a team delivering exceptional food service across museums, performing arts centers and businesses, with competitive hourly wages, full-time schedules and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional cooking experience in high-volume settings.
• Scratch preparation and diverse menu items; proficient with multiple cooking techniques.
• Full-time availability; location Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery with proper portions and temperatures.
• Maintains cleanliness and safe food handling practices in the kitchen.
• Assists in production planning, ordering and receiving of supplies.
• Repairs and reports equipment issues; adheres to HACCP standards.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Professional cook experience

Food safety

Job description

We have openings for full time COOK positions.

Location: 905 Pearl Park Way, Charlotte, NC 28204 Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedules; open availability is preferred; days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Minimum 2 years of professional cooking experience in a high-volume restaurant, corporate dining, or catering environment, including scratch preparation of diverse menu items and proficiency with a variety of cooking techniques.

Fixed Pay Rate: $18.50 per hour.

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry's leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations!

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.

Associates At Restaurant Associates Are Offered Many Fantastic 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 to associates:

• 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_RA.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.