COOK (FULL TIME)

TouchPoint Support Services; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A food service company is seeking a Cook in Des Plaines, IL to prepare high-quality meals following established standards. The ideal candidate will have cooking experience and be available from Friday to Monday for a full-time schedule. This role includes cleaning duties and maintaining safety standards in the kitchen. Benefits include health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of previous cooking experience.
• Ability to work full-time schedule from Friday through Monday, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm.
• Strong attention to detail, safety, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Serves meals ensuring correct portioning and temperature.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving.

Skills

Cooking experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

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 them 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 the 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:
  • 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.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Associate shopping program
• Health and wellness programs
• Discount marketplace
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Voluntary benefits such as critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and choice auto and home program
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of previous cooking experience.
• Ability to work full‑time schedule Friday through Monday, 11:00 am‑7:00 pm.
• Strong attention to detail, safety, and teamwork.

EEO Statement

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Application Information

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The application deadline is until all openings are filled. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may be considered for future opportunities.

Other Information

The role is located at Ascension Living Nazarethville Place - 300 River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Online applications only.