COOK (FULL TIME)

Restaurant Associates; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance (voluntary)

Accident Insurance (voluntary)

Hospital Indemnity Insurance (voluntary)

Legal Services (voluntary)

Choice Auto and Home Program (voluntary)

Medical, Dental, Vision (full-time only)

Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) (full-time only)

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is hiring a full-time COOK at their South San Francisco Commissary. The role involves preparing high-quality food items, ensuring food safety, and maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, from 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The pay range is between $20.00 and $25.00 per hour. Interested applicants should apply online.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of prior restaurant or catering experience.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Serve meals ensuring correct portioning and temperature.
• Clean the kitchen and maintain high standards of cleanliness.

Skills

Restaurant or catering experience

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Understanding of HACCP standards

Job description

We have an opening for full‑time COOK positions.

Location: South San Francisco Commissary – 1080 San Mateo Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080. Online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM (full‑time). More details will be provided during the interview.

Pay range: $20.00–$25.00 per hour.

Job Summary

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations, following established policies and procedures. Ensures that quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
• Serve meals or prepare them for delivery using correct portioning, ensuring food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Taste all prepared food items.
• Use established ticket collection procedures during service and maintain records for the area worked during service periods.
• Clean the kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Store or discard excess food in accordance with safe food‑handling procedures.
• Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat, ensuring food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assist in production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
• Assist in ordering and receiving all food and supplies as required.
• Report needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attend in‑service and safety meetings.
• Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
• Perform tasks safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and maintenance of serving temperatures; follow HACCP standards.
• Commit personally to safety for oneself and others.
• Abide by all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to the use of medium‑weight cut gloves, oven mitts, fryer gloves, steamer gloves, slip‑resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Minimum one year of prior restaurant or catering experience.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP standards.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance (voluntary)
• Accident Insurance (voluntary)
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance (voluntary)
• Legal Services (voluntary)
• Choice Auto and Home Program (voluntary)
• Medical, Dental, Vision (full‑time only)
• Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) (full‑time only)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. The company is 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. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. 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.

We will consider employment of 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.