COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Rock Manor (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring for full-time COOK positions at Wilmington, DE. The role requires 2 to 3 years of cooking experience and offers a $22.00–$24.00 per hour pay range.

Location is Wilmington Friends School, DE 19803, with online applications accepted only. This opportunity includes comprehensive benefits for both full-time and part-time associates, and there are opportunities for growth within the CulinArt division of Compass Group.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of cooking experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items according to recipes and standards.
• Serve meals or prepare for delivery with correct portions and temperatures.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow safe food-handling procedures.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for full time COOK positions.
• Location: Wilmington Friends School - 101 School Road, Wilmington, DE 19803. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedules. Days and hours may vary, based on business needs. Further details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous 2 to 3 years of cooking experience required. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
• Pay Range: $22.00 per hour to $24.00 per hour.

Diversityof thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Founded in 1969, CulinArt manages more than 250 dining facilities for corporations, law and financial services firms, independent schools, colleges and universities, graduate schools, long-term care facilities and a variety of events & entertainment destinations across the country. Our mission is to be the industry leader in providing the highest quality dining service to our clients and guests while striving to provide maximum career opportunities for all of our team members. Our success lies in our ability not merely to adapt but to revitalize and transform our services continually, pioneering the cutting‑edge and unconventional. CulinArt’s extremely diverse clientele, that includes many Fortune 500 businesses and esteemed educational institutions, affords great opportunities for career‑advancing within the company across multiple industry segments and geographic regions.

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.

Associates at CulinArt are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full‑time and part‑time positions offer the followingbenefits to associates:

• 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

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.

CulinArt maintains a drug‑free workplace.

CulinArt Sector

Nearest Major Market: Wilmington

Nearest Secondary Market: Philadelphia

Job Segment: Food Service, Kitchen, Chef, Hospitality