COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Glassboro (NJ); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring for a full-time COOK role at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ. The position primarily covers night shifts on a Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday schedule, with online applications accepted only. Prior large-batch cooking experience and food safety certification are preferred.

Fixed pay rate of $20.44 per hour applies, with an internal employee referral bonus available. Applicants will assist in food prep, safety, and kitchen operations under supervision.

Qualifications

• Prior large batch cooking experience preferred.
• Food safety certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food according to recipes and schedules.
• Ensures food served at correct temperatures and presentation.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen areas and equipment.
• Assists in ordering and receiving supplies as needed.
• Follows HACCP standards and safety guidelines.
• Maintains good working relationships with team and customers.

Skills

Large batch cooking

Food safety certification

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for full-timeCOOK positions.


• Location: Rowan University - 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028. Note: online applications accepted only.


• Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, or Tuesday - Saturday. Primarily nights. More details are available upon interview.


• Requirement: Prior large batch cooking experience preferred, food safety certification.


• Fixed Pay Rate: $20.44 per hour.
  *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

At Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, people are at the core of our business. Together we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local and nutritious meals at over 270 college campuses across the country. Twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nation’s Restaurant News, at Gourmet Dining & Chartwells we take pride in creating opportunities for associates to grow their careers and achieve their development goals within the company.

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.
  
  
  
  

Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential.

Full-time and part-time positions offer:

• Retirement Plan


• Associate Shopping Program


• Health and Wellness Programs


• Discount Marketplace


• Identity Theft Protection


• Pet Insurance


• Voluntary Benefits


• Critical Illness Insurance


• Accident Insurance


• Hospital Indemnity Insurance


• Legal Services


• 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)

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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Gourmet Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.