COOK (FULL TIME)

Flik Hospitality Group; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

A premier food service company seeks a full-time Cook to prepare food according to company standards and ensure quality at all times. You will play a crucial role in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and adhering to safety guidelines. The position offers a starting pay of $20.00 to $22.00 per hour, with various benefits including health programs and retirement plans. Applicants should have previous cooking experience and a commitment to food safety.

Qualifications

• Previous prep and cooking experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Serves meals while ensuring food is at the correct temperature and is attractive.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Reports needed maintenance or faulty equipment to supervisor.
• Abides by all company policies and procedures during food preparation.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Job description

Job Details

• Position: Cook (full‑time, immediate start)
• Location: Sanofi Waltham – 225 2nd Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, morning shift (Full‑time)
• Compensation: $20.00–$22.00 per hour
• Referral bonuses available for internal employee referrals
• Requirements: Previous prep and cooking experience required

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 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 the use of medium‑weight cut gloves for knives, oven mitts or fryer gloves for hot pans, and slip‑resistant shoes with 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, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Full‑time 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.

Legal & Compliance

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Flik maintains a drug‑free workplace.