COOK (FULL TIME)

FLIK Independent School Dining; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms and shift meal

Internal Employee Referral Bonus

Free meals, uniforms and laundering

Retirement Plan and Health benefits

Job summary

FLIK Independent School Dining is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality meals at Miss Porter's School in Farmington, CT. The role requires following standardized recipes, ensuring food safety, temperature accuracy, and timely delivery for scheduled service.

You will assist in ordering and receiving supplies, uphold HACCP standards, and maintain clean, safe kitchen operations while collaborating with team members and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Maintains proper portioning, correct temperatures, and attractive presentation for serving or delivery.
• Performs proper cleaning, storage, and safe food-handling procedures after service.
• Assists in ordering, receiving of supplies, and record-keeping as required.

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 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.

Benefits

• Free uniforms and shift meal!
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
• Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.
• Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: 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
• 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)

Other Details

• We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position.
• Location: Miss Porter's School - 60 Main Street, Farmington, CT 06032. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Sunday, 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Further details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous cooking experience required.
• Fixed Pay Rate: $20.50 per hour.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

FISD maintains a drug-free workplace.