COOK (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parking

Free shift meals

Weekend shift premium

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in Ypsilanti, Michigan is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality food items and maintain a safe, clean kitchen environment. The ideal candidate should have prior cooking experience and will need to pass a culinary assessment during the interview.

This full-time position offers a pay range of $18.00 to $22.00 per hour, with various benefits including health benefits and flexible spending accounts. Apply now to join a diverse team committed to quality service.

Qualifications

• Cook experience required.
• Must pass a culinary assessment upon interview.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Serves meals maintaining temperature and presentation standards.
• Cleans kitchen and maintains high cleanliness standards.
• Reports needed maintenance and assists in food ordering.

Job description

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.

Location and Schedule

900 Oakwood St., Ypsilanti MI 48197 (Hiring for multiple locations). Full‑time schedule with varying days and hours based on business needs. More details upon interview.

Pay Range

$18.00 per hour to $22.00 per hour.

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Cook experience required.
• Must pass a culinary assessment upon interview.

Benefits

• Paid parking
• Free shift meals
• Weekend shift premium
• Health benefits
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities for Training and Development
• 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
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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. The Company reserves the right to modify or change 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.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.