COOK (FULL TIME)

AECOM; Lucedale (MS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in K-12 food services is hiring full-time Cooks in Lucedale, MS. The role involves preparing high-quality meals according to set standards, maintaining a clean work environment, and ensuring food safety protocols are followed. This opportunity offers a competitive pay rate and multiple employee benefits including health plans and retirement options.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discount Marketplace

Qualifications

• Must have cook experience.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and cooking instructions.
• Personal commitment to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Responsible for cleaning the kitchen and maintaining cleanliness.
• Assists in ordering and receiving food and supplies.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cleanliness

Teamwork

Job description

Chartwells K12

+ We are hiring immediately for full time COOK positions.

+ Location: George County School - 494 Cowart Street, Lucedale, MS 39452 Note: online applications accepted only.

+ Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday - Friday, hours may vary. More details upon interview.

+ Requirement: Must have cook experience.

+ Pay Rate: $9.40 per hour.

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com .

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 Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic 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, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_ChartwellsK12.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.