COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team. In this full-time role, you will prepare high-quality meals while adhering to food safety standards and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. Your culinary skills will shine as you create delicious dishes that meet production schedules. Enjoy a supportive workplace that values teamwork and offers fantastic benefits, including health insurance and a retirement plan. If you are passionate about food and service, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Free Meals

Uniforms and Laundering Service

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Prior rounds cook or upscale corporate dining experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food storage.
• Operates kitchen equipment and assists in food ordering.

Skills

Cooking Skills

Food Safety Standards

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group

We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position.

Location: 830 Winter Street, Waltham, MA 02451. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedule; Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Prior rounds cook or upscale corporate dining experience preferred, but not required.

Pay Range: $21.00 per hour to $23.00 per hour

Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.

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:

1. Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
2. 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.
3. Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
4. Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
5. Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
6. Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
7. Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
8. Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
9. Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
10. Attends in-service and safety meetings.
11. Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
12. Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
14. Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
15. Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
16. Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
1. The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
2. The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
3. The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Associates at FLIK are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to 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.

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.