COOK (FULL TIME)

Bon Appétit Management Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,454 - 23,832; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits including Critical Illness Insurance

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (full‑time only)

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company is seeking a dedicated food service worker in Philadelphia to prepare high-quality meals in accordance with safety and quality standards. You will maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, manage food temperatures, and operate kitchen equipment effectively.

Previous cooking and hospitality experience is essential. This full-time role offers an hourly pay range of $16.30 to $17.30, along with a variety of benefits, including retirement plans and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking and hospitality experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Serves meals and ensures correct portioning and service standards.
• Cleans kitchen and maintains high standards of cleanliness.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment.
• Assists in production planning and record keeping.
• Reports maintenance needs and attends safety meetings.

Job description

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.

Location & Schedule

University of Pennsylvania – 3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Full‑time; days and hours may vary. Weekend and night availability is required.

Pay Range

$16.30 per hour to $17.30 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares them 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.

Qualifications

Previous cooking and hospitality experience is required.

Benefits

• 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, Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (full‑time only)
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.