COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Willing to train!

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Chartwells K-12 in Neptune Township, NJ, is seeking full-time cooks for immediate hire. Location is Neptune Township, NJ 07753. Schedule is Monday–Friday, with hours varying by school calendar. Previous cooking and food service experience is preferred. Training is available.

Responsibilities include preparing meals per standardized recipes, portioning, and maintaining kitchen safety and cleanliness. Benefits and team support are provided as part of Chartwells K-12's comprehensive program.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking and food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food per recipes to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery with proper portions and temperatures.
• Maintains records for service and ticketing.
• Keeps kitchen clean and stores/discards excess food safely.
• Maintains refrigeration and storerooms in good condition.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment.
• Assists in production planning and reporting.
• Assists in ordering and receiving food and supplies.
• Reports maintenance issues to supervisor.
• Attends safety trainings and meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with staff and customers.
• Works safely and follows company policies including gloves and PPE.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to HACCP standards for presentation and temperatures.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food service experience

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for full timeCOOK positions.
• Location: Neptune Township - 55 Neptune Boulevard, Neptune, NJ 07753. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedules; Monday through Friday, hours may vary according to the school calendar. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous cooking and food service experience is preferred.
• Perks: Willing to train!
• Pay Range: $16.00per hour to$18.00 per hour.*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Diversityof thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Chartwells K-12'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-12are 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
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf will be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug‑free workplace.