COOK (FULL TIME)

Eurest USA; Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Nights

No Weekends

Paid Holidays

Onsite Gym

Free Covered Parking

Overtime Potential

Internal Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Eurest is hiring for a full-time Cook at our Hartford, CT location. The role involves preparing high-volume food items, serving meals, and maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards to ensure quality service.

The position offers a Monday–Thursday schedule, no nights or weekends in some shifts, overtime potential, and onsite perks such as gym access and free parking. Prior hospitality experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous high-volume kitchen experience is required.
• Must have good customer service skills.
• Safety & sanitation awareness is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery with correct portions and temperatures.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and maintains cleanliness to HACCP standards.
• Assists in production planning, ordering, and receiving of supplies as required.
• Maintains equipment and reports maintenance needs to supervisor.

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Customer service

Safety & sanitation awareness

Job description

Eurest

• We are hiring immediately for a full timeCOOK position.
• Location: CVS - 151 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06156 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday - Thursday, hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous high-volume experience required. Must have good customer service skills and Safety & Sanitation awareness.
• Perks: No Nights! No Weekends! Paid Holidays! Onsite Gym! Free Covered Parking! Overtime Potential!
  *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
• Pay Range: $21.00 per hour to$23.00per hour

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 Eurest are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the followingbenefits 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. 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.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Eurest.pdf

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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

Eurest is recognized worldwide for standards of service and excellence within the foodservice industry. Embracing an ownership mindset, Eurest leverages global resources, promotes a local presence and enriches the communities we serve. The Eurest Promise, “connect with people, inspire through food, create solutions, and live our promise,” is exemplified throughout our organization. Eurest is proud to serve the world’s most respected successful corporations, including many of the Fortune 500.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.