COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team in a vibrant kitchen environment. This role involves preparing high-quality meals, ensuring food safety standards, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in high-volume cooking and a strong commitment to customer service and teamwork. With a full-time schedule and a supportive work culture, this position offers the chance to thrive in a dynamic setting while contributing to a well-respected foodservice organization. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and enjoy working in a collaborative atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

14 paid holidays

1 week paid end of year

Paid vacation

Free meals

Free parking

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in high-volume cooking.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in the kitchen environment.
• Assists in food ordering and inventory management.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group

We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position.

Location: AstraZeneca - One Medimmune Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. More details upon interview.

Requirement: At least 5 years of experience in high-volume cooking. Customer service experience and teamwork required.

Perks: 14 paid holidays plus 1 week paid end of year! Paid vacation! Meals paid! Free parking! Benefits!

Pay Rate: $20.75 per hour.

Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.

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:

1. Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
2. 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.
3. Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
4. Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
5. Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
6. Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
7. Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
8. Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
9. Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
10. Attends in-service and safety meetings.
11. Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
12. Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
14. Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
15. Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
16. Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
1. The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
2. The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
3. The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Associates at FLIK 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.

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).

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.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.