COOK (FULL TIME)

AECOM; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in foodservice is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team. In this role, you'll prepare high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment while ensuring compliance with safety and cleanliness standards. This position offers an opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and creativity while working in a supportive team atmosphere. Enjoy a range of benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and more. If you're passionate about food and service, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a thriving company.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• Prior culinary experience is preferred.
• Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in the kitchen environment.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Bon Appetit

We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position.

Location: Colorado Center Cafe - 2501 Colorado Avenue Suite B1, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedule; Monday through Friday. Hours may vary. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Prior culinary experience is preferred.

Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour.

Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.

We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1412099.

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

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:

1. Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
2. 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.
3. Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
4. Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
5. Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
6. Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
7. Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
8. Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
9. Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
10. Attends in-service and safety meetings.
11. Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
12. Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
14. Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
15. Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
16. Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
1. The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
2. The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
3. The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Associates at Bon Appétit are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits 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.

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).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Bon Appetit 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.