COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the team as a Full-Time Cook at a leading food service company in Gainesville, Virginia. This role involves preparing high-quality meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and providing excellent food service. Ideal candidates have prior culinary experience and a commitment to food safety.

Benefits

Willing to train

Internal Employee Referral Bonus

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Prior food service and culinary experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Serves meals and ensures food safety and presentation standards.
• Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen and adheres to food safety procedures.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food service knowledge

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for full time COOK positions.
• Location: Heritage Hunt - 6901 Arthur Hills Drive, Gainesville, VA 20155. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; Tuesday through Saturday, hours may vary. Weekend and holiday availability is required. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior food service and culinary experience.
• Perks: Willing to train!
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
• Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour.
  
  

CulinArt Sector

• We are hiring immediately for full time COOK positions.
• Location: Heritage Hunt - 6901 Arthur Hills Drive, Gainesville, VA 20155. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; Tuesday through Saturday, hours may vary. Weekend and holiday availability is required. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior food service and culinary experience.
• Perks: Willing to train!
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
• Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour.
  
  

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Founded in 1969, CulinArt manages more than 250 dining facilities for corporations, law and financial services firms, independent schools, colleges and universities, graduate schools, long-term care facilities and a variety of events & entertainment destinations across the country. Our mission is to be the industry leader in providing the highest quality dining service to our clients and guests while striving to provide maximum career opportunities for all of our team members. Our success lies in our ability not merely to adapt but to revitalize and transform our services continually, pioneering the cutting-edge and unconventional. CulinArt’s extremely diverse clientele, that includes many Fortune 500 businesses and esteemed educational institutions, affords great opportunities for career-advancing within the company across multiple industry segments and geographic regions.

Job Summary

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 CulinArt Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

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
  
  

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 for paid time off benefits information.

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.

CulinArt maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:1432883

CulinArt Sector

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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