COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Eurest; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cook, where you'll prepare delicious meals and ensure high standards of food service. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, allowing you to balance your schedule while enjoying weekends and nights off. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values quality and safety in food preparation, with great benefits like discounted meals and a supportive work environment. If you have a passion for cooking and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in the foodservice industry.

Benefits

Weekends off

Nights off

Discounted meals

Uniform jackets provided

Great benefits

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience required in food preparation and kitchen safety.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards and food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and maintains cleanliness.

Skills

Food Preparation

HACCP Standards

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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• We are hiring immediatelyfor a full and part timeCOOKposition.
• Location: Danfoss - 2800 East 13th Street, Ames, IA 50010Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule:Full and part time schedule. Monday - Friday, hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Experience required.
• Perks: Weekends off!Nights off! Discounted meals! Uniform jackets provided! Great benefits!
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
• Pay Range: $15.00 per hour to$18.00per hour
  
  

• We are hiring immediatelyfor a full and part timeCOOKposition.
• Location: Danfoss - 2800 East 13th Street, Ames, IA 50010Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule:Full and part time schedule. Monday - Friday, hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Experience required.
• Perks: Weekends off!Nights off! Discounted meals! Uniform jackets provided! Great benefits!
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
• Pay Range: $15.00 per hour to$18.00per hour
  
  

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Eurest is recognized worldwide for standards of service and excellence within the foodservice industry. Embracing an ownership mindset, Eurest leverages global resources, promotes a local presence and enriches the communities we serve. The Eurest Promise, connect with people, inspire through food, create solutions, and live our promise, is exemplified throughout our organization. Eurest is proud to serve the worlds most respected successful corporations, including many of the Fortune 500.

Job Summary

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.
  

Associates At Eurest Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

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 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.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1410369

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Job Industries

• Food & Restaurant

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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