COOK (FULL TIME)

Chartwells HE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Shift meal

Benefits

Health insurance

401k

Educational opportunities

Job summary

Chartwells HE is hiring for a full-time COOK position at Cumberland University. The role involves preparing high-quality meals, following recipes, and ensuring safe, tasty service.

Schedule details include 9:30 AM–8:00 PM or 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, with a Monday–Friday frame and additional details provided during interviews. Qualifications require 1–2 years of culinary, batch cooking and customer service experience, plus adherence to HACCP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of culinary, batch cooking and customer service experience required.

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 and maintaining serving temperatures.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed and keeps work areas clean and organized.
• Assists in ordering and receiving food and supplies as required and reports maintenance needs to supervisor.

Skills

Culinary

Batch cooking

Customer service

Job description

Job Description

Location: Cumberland University

• We are hiring immediately for full time COOK positions.
• Address: 1 Cumberland Square, Lebanon, TN 37087. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; Monday - Thursday. 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM, Monday - Friday. 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: 1-2 years of culinary, batch cooking, and customer service experience is required.
• Perks: Free parking, shift meal, benefits, health, 401k, and educational opportunities!
• Pay Range: $16.50 per hour to $17.50 per hour.

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Join our campus team where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. Enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and perks like Instapay through the One @Work app. Our careers are filled with purpose and encourage learning, growth, and meaningful impact.

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.

The Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. Both full-time and part-time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• 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

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

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