COOK (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is seeking a food preparer in Fitchburg, MA. The role involves preparing high-quality food items and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Qualified candidates should have prior experience in food preparation.

This full-time position requires availability from Tuesday to Saturday with a pay range of $21.00 to $23.00 per hour. Benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Prior experience preparing high-quality entrees and menu items according to standardized recipes.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen environment.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers and customers.

Skills

Food preparation

Quality assurance

Knowledge of HACCP standards

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.

Location

Location: Fitchburg, MA

Schedule and Compensation

Schedule: Full-time; Tuesday through Thursday, 11:30 am to 8:00 pm, Friday 11:30 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 6:30 pm. Pay Range: $21.00 to $23.00 per hour.

Qualifications

Requirement: Prior experience preparing high-quality entrees and menu items according to standardized recipes.

Benefits

Benefits vary by employment type. Full-time positions may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, commuter benefits, and other voluntary benefits. See detailed benefit information for eligibility and specifics.

Compliance and Equal 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.