COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group, North America; Sunnyside (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; 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

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Choice Auto and Home Program

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Compass Group, North America is hiring for a full-time COOK position at the NY Commissary in Sunnyside, NY. The role requires one year of cooking experience, 40 hours per week, and a pay range of $23.00–$25.00 per hour.

Applicants should be prepared to work varied days and follow established recipes and safety standards. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food, portion control, maintaining temperatures, and keeping the kitchen clean and organized.

Qualifications

• One year of cooking experience is required.
• Must be able to follow standardized recipes.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery with correct portioning and serving temperatures.
• Maintains clean and organized kitchen and stores food per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, records, and ordering of supplies.
• Reports maintenance needs or faulty equipment to supervisor.
• Keeps work areas safe and compliant with HACCP standards.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Team player

Job description

Bon Appetit

• We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position.

• Location : NY Commissary - 41-23 39th Street, Sunnyside, NY 11104. Note: online applications accepted only .

• Schedule : Full time; Days may vary, 40 hours a week. More details upon interview.

• Requirement : One year of cooking experience is required.

• Pay Range: $23.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour.

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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

Are you looking for a job with competitive wages and benefits, one in which you can learn and grow while making a difference in the world? We’re hiring! Bon Appétit Management Company operates more than 1,000 cafés around the country for corporations, universities, and museums, as well as a few dozen public restaurants. We’ve led the industry in socially and environmentally responsible sourcing, from sustainable seafood to cage‑free eggs. We cook everything from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.

Learn more about careers with Bon Appétit: http://www.bamco.com/careers/

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 Bon Appétit are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Services
• Choice Auto and Home Program

Full‑time positions also offer the following benefits

• 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. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass‑usa.com/wp‑content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_BAMCO.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass‑usa.com/wp‑content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_BAMCO.pdf

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.