COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Compass Group USA’s Union Square Events in Brooklyn, NY is hiring for full-time COOK positions to support large-scale events and catering in a high-volume kitchen. The role requires strong preparation skills, adherence to recipes, and safe handling practices.

Candidates must have at least 3 years of professional kitchen experience, including large-scale food production, and be available on weekends and holidays. Competitive hourly pay and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional kitchen experience including large-scale food production and catering.
• Open availability including weekends and holidays is required.
• Must follow recipes and safety standards to produce high-quality meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality menu items for large-scale events and catered functions.
• Work in a high-volume production kitchen maintaining consistency and quality.
• Follow HACCP standards and safety procedures; maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Attend in-service and safety meetings.

Skills

Large-scale catering

Food safety

Kitchen experience

Job description

We are hiring immediately for full time COOK positions.

Location: Union Square Events - 147 41st, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full-time schedule. Must have open availability including weekends and holidays. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Minimum of 3 years of professional kitchen experience required, including large-scale food production and catering experience.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute high-quality menu items for large-scale events and catered functions.
• Work efficiently in a high-volume production kitchen while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Follow recipes, food safety standards, and sanitation procedures.
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Pay Range: $19.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour

At Union Square Events and CxRA, we believe great hospitality starts with great people. Together, our organizations combine culinary excellence, operational expertise, and genuine hospitality to create exceptional experiences across New York City and beyond. Founded in 2005, Union Square Events has grown into a leading hospitality company serving a diverse portfolio of cultural, corporate, entertainment, and private venues, while CxRA—established in 1996 as the catering arm of Restaurant Associates—has built a reputation for highly customized events, innovative menus, and impeccable execution.

In 2026, Union Square Events and CxRA began operating from a shared kitchen and commissary, expanding opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and culinary excellence across both brands. Team members have the opportunity to support a diverse range of venues and events while contributing to organizations that share a commitment to quality, professionalism, and exceptional hospitality. Together, we believe great hospitality is about more than outstanding food—it’s about creating memorable experiences and making every guest feel genuinely welcomed.

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.

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. 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/

Union Square Events maintains a drug-free workplace.

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 for paid time off benefits information.