COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Lawrence Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal Employee Referral Bonus Avail

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring for a full-time Cook at Rider University in Lawrence Township, NJ. The role requires 1–2 years of cooking experience and offers a pay range of $18.00 to $20.00 per hour.

Schedule is full-time with days and hours varying; online applications accepted for this location. Responsibilities include food preparation per recipes, ensuring proper temperatures, and maintaining HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of cooking experience required.
• Full-time schedule; days and hours may vary.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to recipes and schedules.
• Ensures food is served at the correct temperature and presented attractively.
• Cleans kitchen and maintains cleanliness per safety procedures.
• Assists in ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance or safety issues to the supervisor.

Skills

Cooking experience

HACCP knowledge

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for full time COOK positions.
• Location: Rider University - 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement:1-2 years of prior cooking experience is required.
• Pay range: $18.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

At Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, people are at the core of our business. Together we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local and nutritious meals at over 270 college campuses across the country. Twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nation’s Restaurant News, at Gourmet Dining & Chartwells we take pride in creating opportunities for associates to grow their careers and achieve their development goals within the company.

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.

The Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential.

Full‑time and part‑time positions offer: 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 offerthe following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Gourmet Dining maintains a drug‑free workplace.