COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is hiring Cook positions for Louisiana State University. The role involves preparing and serving high-quality meals while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety standards.

Candidates should have at least one year of cooking experience. Benefits include opportunities for training, health programs, and a retirement plan. Both full-time and part-time options are available, catering to various schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery ensuring proper temperature and presentation.
• Maintains cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and food storage areas.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety standards

Time management

Job description

Job Title: Cook

We are hiring immediately for full-time and part-time Cook positions at Louisiana State University. Address: 8100 Highway 71 South, Alexandria, LA 71302. Online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full-time and part-time schedules. Days and hours may vary based on business needs.

Pay Range: $12.00 to $14.00 per hour.

Job Summary

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations; ensures quality food service at all times.

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 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 safety for self and others.
• Abides by all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to:
  • The use of medium weight cut gloves when handling 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 steam tables.
  • The use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience required.

Benefits

• 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

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

EEO Statement

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 the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.