COOK (FULL TIME)

Restaurant Associates Corp.; Kirkland (WA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in Kirkland, WA is seeking a full-time COOK to prepare high-quality meals following established recipes and standards. The role requires compliance with HACCP and safety guidelines, including proper handling and storage of food.

The position offers a steady schedule (Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM) and a fixed hourly pay rate of $31.30. A Washington Food Handler's card is required to qualify. This is a great opportunity with Compass Group’s Restaurant Associates division.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Washington Food Handler's card.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food according to standardized recipes and instructions.
• Ensures food is served at correct temperatures and presentation is attractive.
• Maintains cleanliness and proper storage of food and supplies.
• Assists in production planning, ordering, and receiving of food and supplies.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.

Job description

Restaurant Associates

• We have an opening for a full time COOK position.


• Location: Kirkland, WA 98033. Note: online applications acceptedonly.


• Schedule: Full time; Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. More details upon interview.


• Requirement: Must have a valid Washington Food Handler's card.


• Fixed Pay Rate: $31.30 per hour.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, [e-mail].

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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 RestaurantAssociates are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both 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

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)

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 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.

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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/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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 (opens in a new tab) for paid time off benefits information.