COOK (FULL TIME)

Bon Appétit Management Company; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Bon Appétit Management Company is hiring a Full‑time Cook in Sunnyvale, CA, to ensure quality food service. Responsibilities include food preparation, client service, and maintaining kitchen standards for cleanliness. Ideal candidates should have prior cooking experience and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers a range of benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and employee assistance programs.

The working hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, providing a structured schedule in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience required for quality food preparation.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain kitchen standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery ensuring food safety.
• Maintains a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Skills

Previous cooking experience

Job description

Position

Full‑time Cook at Bon Appétit Management Company, located at 800 North Mary Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. Opening for immediate hire.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Compensation

$23.00–$26.00 per hour.

Requirements

Previous cooking experience required.

Job Summary

Prepares food in accordance with federal, state and corporate standards, ensuring quality food service at all times.

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, 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: use of medium‑weight cut gloves when handling knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer; use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans; and use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Benefits

• 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 Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or performed remotely, refer to the wage transparency information.

EEO Statement

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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Bon Appétit maintains a drug‑free workplace. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal 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.