COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 52,437 - 54,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Retirement plan

Health benefits

Discount marketplace

Pet insurance

Identity theft protection

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Compass Group USA at Babson College in Babson Park, MA is seeking a full-time Cook. You will prepare meals daily according to standardized recipes, ensuring quality and timely service for students and staff.

This role requires prior cooking experience; you will handle portions, temperatures, sanitation, and collaborate with the team to maintain HACCP standards. Schedule is Tue-Fri 10:30–6 and Sat 8–5.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery with correct portions and temperatures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and stores items per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, records, and reporting as required.
• Reports maintenance needs and accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintains safe working environment and follows HACCP standards.

Job description

Job Overview

Position: COOK (full-time). Location: Babson College, 231 Forest Street, Babson Park, MA 02457. Schedule: Full-time; Tuesday through Friday, 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Prior cooking experience is required.

Pay Range: $25.21 per hour to $26.21 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, 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

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits for both full-time and part-time associates, including:

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• 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 include additional benefits:

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on 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. The company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.