COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Chartwells School Dining Services K12 in Chester is hiring full-time and part-time Cook positions immediately at Chester Upland School District. Responsibilities include preparing and serving food while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

The ideal candidate must have ServSafe certification and the ability to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment. Benefits include a retirement plan, health programs, and for full-time, medical and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Able to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.
• Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items according to recipes and standards.
• Maintains cleanliness in kitchen and food storage areas.
• Ensures food is served at correct temperatures.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Position Details

Full-time and part-time Cook positions are available immediately at the Chester Upland School District located at 200 West 9th Street, Chester, PA 19013. Monday through Friday, hours may vary. Applicants must submit applications online only. The fixed pay rate is $18.94 per hour. An internal employee referral bonus is available.

Job Summary

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations. 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 the use of medium‑weight cut gloves, oven mitts, slip‑resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification required.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Benefits

Both full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits:

• 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)

Additional Notes

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks). Any such periods will be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year‑round, potentially at a different location during break periods.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. The Company is 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.