COOK (FULL TIME)

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Job summary

Chartwells School Dining Services K12 in New Orleans is looking for a Full-time Cook to prepare high-quality meals for students. The role requires experience in K-12 food service, adherence to safety policies, and teamwork. Pay is $12.95 per hour with available benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plan.

The Cook will work Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, ensuring that meals are nutritious and meet all safety standards. A commitment to a clean and safe work environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in K-12 food service is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food according to recipes.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Assist in food ordering and receiving.

Skills

K-12 food service experience

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Position Overview

Full‑time Cook – first line – 2620 Conti Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. Working Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Fixed pay rate $12.95 per hour. Must be available online applications only. Previous K‑12 food service experience preferred. Internal employee referral bonus available.

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, 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 safety.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures.

Safety and Equipment Policies

• 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

• General Benefits:
  • 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)
• Full‑time Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Chartwells K‑12 maintains a drug‑free workplace.