COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Compass Group USA’s Oaks Christian School location in Westlake Village, CA seeks a full-time COOK. The role offers $24.00 per hour with benefits including free meals and uniforms. Monday–Friday schedule; hours vary, with opportunities for growth and advancement.

You will prepare high-quality meals following recipes and HACCP standards and support production, service, and safe kitchen practices. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to company policies while delivering quality food

Qualifications

• Previous experience preferred.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery with correct portioning and temperature, ensuring food is attractive and tasty.
• Maintains records from area worked during service periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintains high cleanliness standards.
• Stores or discards excess food following safe handling procedures.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, records, and reporting.
• Assists in ordering and receiving food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance or faulty equipment to supervisor.

Job description

Job Summary

• We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position.
• Location: Oaks Christian School - 31749 La Tienda Drive, Westlake Village, CA 91362. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday through Friday; hours may vary. Further details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous experience preferred.*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
• Fixed Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour.

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

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.

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.

Associates at FISD 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)

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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

FISD maintains a drug-free workplace.

Nearest Major Market: Ventura
Nearest Secondary Market: Oxnard
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