COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Alva (OK); On-site; USD 13,776 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Retirement plan

Associate shopping program

Health and wellness programs

Discount marketplace

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Voluntary benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Ed is hiring a kitchen/dining associate at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, OK. Shifts run Sunday through Wednesday and Thursday through Sunday, 10:30 am to 9:00 pm. Food preparation and service duties ensure safety and quality in a university dining environment.

You will prepare food to standards, assist in ordering and receiving, and support daily operations while upholding HACCP and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• 2 years of prior high‑volume food kitchen experience.
• Must be able to read and follow a recipe.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serve meals or prepare them for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring temperature and appearance.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe storage of food and supplies; follow safe food-handling procedures.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assist in ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Adhere to HACCP standards and safety procedures.

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Read and follow recipes

Job description

Location

700 Monroe Street, Alva, OK 73717 (Northwestern Oklahoma State University campus)

Schedule

Full‑time and part‑time schedules: Sunday through Wednesday and Thursday through Sunday, 10:30 am to 9:00 pm. Details provided during interview.

Pay Range

$13.00–$16.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2 years of prior high‑volume food kitchen experience required.
• Must be able to read and follow a recipe.

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 them 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.

The 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:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associated may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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. 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.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.