COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cook, where you will prepare high-quality meals in a dynamic kitchen environment. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while adhering to food safety standards and ensuring customer satisfaction. Enjoy a supportive workplace that values diversity and inclusion, with generous benefits including free meals, paid time off, and comprehensive health coverage. If you are passionate about food and service, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in the foodservice industry.

Benefits

Free shift meals and beverages

Weekends and holidays off

Paid holidays

Uniforms provided

Free parking

Paid vacation and sick time

$50 Safety Shoe Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2 years of culinary experience preferred.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and food safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Ensures food safety and proper presentation.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Eurest

We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position.

Location: Pfizer Groton - 558 Eastern Point Road, Groton, CT 06340. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. More details upon interview.

Requirement: 2 years of previous culinary experience preferred.

Perks: Free shift meals and beverages, weekends and holidays off, day shift, paid holidays, uniforms provided, free parking, paid vacation and sick time, and $50 Safety Shoe Reimbursement (Once per year).

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Pay Range: $18.00 per hour to $22.00 per hour

We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1398909.

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

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:

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 Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

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).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1398909