COOK (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 24,108 - 26,863; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is seeking a full-time COOK for immediate hire at American International College in Springfield, MA. The position offers a pay range of $17.50 to $19.50 per hour, with a schedule from Monday to Friday, 3:30 pm to 10:30 pm.

Responsibilities include preparing high-quality meals according to standards, cleaning the kitchen, and maintaining safety and sanitation. Candidates are preferred to have prior experience as a grill cook. Benefits include medical, dental, and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a grill cook is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Grill cooking

Food safety standards

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Location: American International College

We are hiring immediately for full-time COOK positions. Address: 1000 State Street, Springfield, MA 01109. Online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full-time; Monday through Friday, 3:30 pm to 10:30 pm. More details upon interview. Requirement: Prior experience as a grill cook is preferred. Pay Range: $17.50 per hour to $19.50 per hour.

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 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.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a grill cook is preferred.

Policies and Benefits

• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including the use of appropriate gloves and protective equipment when handling knives and hot surfaces as required.
• Maintains high standards of safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
• 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

Additional Benefits

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

Important 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, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work. Any such periods may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. Depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Equal Opportunity

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly 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. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.