COOK (FULL TIME)

Restaurant Associates; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 27,844 - 39,657; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local 100 union

Free uniform

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is hiring a full-time Cook in Jersey City. The ideal candidate will have two years of cooking experience with a specialty in pizza-making, although training is available. The position involves preparing high-quality food items and ensuring cleanliness and proper food handling.

The Cook will be expected to work Monday through Friday during the day, with a pay rate of $24.50 per hour and various benefits including a retirement plan and health programs.

Qualifications

• Two years of cooking experience with a specialty in pizza-making preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Serves meals using correct portioning, ensuring food is attractive and tasty.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean.

Skills

Cooking experience

Pizza-making specialty

Job description

Job Details

• Position: Cook (Full time)
• Location: Goldman Sachs - 30 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302. Online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time; Monday through Friday, 8‑hour daytime shift. Holiday and weekend availability is required.
• Requirements: Two years of cooking experience with a specialty in pizza‑making preferred. Willing to train.
• Perks: Local 100 union, Free uniform.
• Fixed Pay Rate: $24.50 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 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

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

In addition, 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, https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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