COOK (FULL TIME)

Restaurant Associates; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 31,684 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is looking for a full-time Cook at Delta One Lounge, JFK International Airport. You will prepare high-quality food, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and comply with food safety standards. This position requires previous cooking experience and offers a competitive pay rate of $23.50 per hour.

Full-time employees enjoy benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with other perks. Applications are accepted online only.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience is preferred.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Serves meals while ensuring food is at the correct temperature.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Ability to follow recipes

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

We have an opening for a full‑time Cook position at Delta One Lounge – Terminal 4 JFK International Airport, Jamaica, NY 11430. Applications are submitted online only. The role is full‑time, Monday–Sunday, with variable hours. Previous cooking experience is preferred, and the fixed pay rate is $23.50 per hour.

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

• Prepares high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares them 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 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 for all 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

Additional benefits for full‑time 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.

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/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Official wage transparency information: https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf