COOK (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

FSAs

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is hiring a Full-time Cook at 60 Washington Square Southeast, New York, NY 10012. Schedule is full-time with open availability; details provided during interview. Prior cooking experience is preferred and candidate must be DOH certified.

Fixed pay rate is $26.40 per hour. The role involves preparing food per recipes, ensuring proper portioning, safety, and presentation, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness and equipment.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience preferred.
• Must be DOH certified.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions.
• Ensures food is served at correct temperatures and presented attractively.
• Maintains cleanliness and proper storage of food and supplies.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in ordering and receiving food and supplies as required.
• Follows HACCP standards and safety procedures.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Job description

Position

Full‑time Cook – 60 Washington Square Southeast, New York, NY 10012.

Schedule: Full‑time; days and hours may vary. Open availability. More details will be provided during the interview.

Requirement: Prior cooking experience is preferred; must be DOH certified.

Fixed Pay Rate: $26.40 per hour.

Application Method

Online applications are accepted only. You may also apply via text messaging: text JOB to 75000 and include the search requisition ID 1551016. Terms and conditions apply: http://olivia.paradox.ai/moSkg.

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 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. Records data from area worked during service periods.
• Clears kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food‑handling procedures.
• Maintains refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat, ensuring 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 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

• 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:

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

Additional Information

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 Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed remotely, refer to https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf. Because this position requires service in an educational facility, there may be periods when work is not required (such as winter and summer breaks). Any such periods may be unpaid and considered a temporary layoff. However, the Company may require work year‑round, potentially at a different location during break periods, depending on business needs.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the position based on business necessity. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.