COOK (FULL TIME)

Restaurant Associates; Town of Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking a Full-time Cook in Hyde Park, NY. The role requires preparing high-quality food while following safety and cleanliness standards. No previous experience is necessary, making it a great opportunity for entry-level candidates.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and retirement plans. Applicants must uphold food safety practices and work well in a team environment.

Qualifications

• No previous experience is required, but ability to follow instructions is essential.
• Commitment to safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and kitchen equipment.
• Follow HACCP standards for food safety.
• Assist in production planning and record keeping.

Skills

Food preparation

Temperature control

Safety procedures

Job description

Position Overview

Full-time Cook – No previous experience required.

Location: CIA Catering – 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY 12538.

Pay: $18.00 per hour.

Schedule: Full time; days and hours may vary. Additional details will be provided during interview.

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 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. Maintain records from the area worked during service periods.
• Clean 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. Ensure 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 of 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 the job 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.
• Abide by all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to:
  • Use of medium-weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins, or cleaning a slicer.
  • Use of oven mitts, fryer gloves, or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers, or steamtables.
  • Use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Benefits (All 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

Additional Benefits (Full-time Only)

• 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.

Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement

Compass Group is an equal-opportunity employer. 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. 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.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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.