COOK (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

Babson College is seeking a full-time Cook to join its dining services team. The role involves preparing meals to standardized recipes, serving meals with proper portioning and temperature, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen.

Pay ranges from $25.21 to $26.21 per hour with a Tuesday–Friday and weekend schedule. The position requires prior cooking experience and adherence to safety and HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serve meals or prepare for delivery using correct portioning, meeting standards, ensuring food is at the correct temperature, attractive and tasty; taste all prepared food items.
• Use established ticket collection procedures during service; responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
• Clean kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness; store or discard excess food per safe food-handling procedures.
• Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat; ensure food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assist in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assist in ordering and receiving all food and supplies as required.
• Report needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attend in-service and safety meetings.
• Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Perform job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follow HACCP standards.

Skills

Cooking experience

Job description

Full-time Cook

Babson College – 231 Forest Street, Babson Park, MA 02457. Full-time schedule.

Pay: $25.21 – $26.21 per hour.

Schedule: Tuesday–Friday 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM. Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. (Details upon interview)

Requirements:

• Prior cooking experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serve meals or prepare for delivery using correct portioning, meeting standards, ensuring food is at the correct temperature, attractive and tasty; taste all prepared food items.
• Use established ticket collection procedures during service; responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
• Clean kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness; store or discard excess food per safe food-handling procedures.
• Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat; ensure food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assist in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assist in ordering and receiving all food and supplies as required.
• Report needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attend in-service and safety meetings.
• Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Perform job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follow HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
• Abide by all Company policies and procedures, including:

• Use medium weight cut gloves when handling knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• Use oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
• Use slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Benefits

• Opportunities for Training and Development.
• Retirement Plan.
• Associate Shopping Program.
• Health and Wellness Programs.
• Discount Marketplace.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Pet Insurance.
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program).
• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Life Insurance / AD.
• Disability Insurance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Because this position requires work in an educational facility, there may be periods when the company does not require work (e.g., winter or summer breaks). These periods may be unpaid and are considered temporary layoff.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. The company commits 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 protected classification. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. The company reserves the right to modify or change essential functions based on business necessity.