COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Demorest (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Medical and Dental

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A food service provider is hiring immediately for Cook positions in Demorest. This role requires culinary experience and involves preparing high-quality food, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to safety standards. Benefits for full-time associates include health, dental, retirement plans, and various wellness programs. The ideal candidate must ensure quality food service and work well with others. Join a team dedicated to excellence in food service at Piedmont University.

Qualifications

• Prior culinary experience or training is required.
• Must maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to work safely and follow HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Serve meals or prepare for delivery following portion and temperature controls.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety procedures

Portion control

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time Cook positions. The schedule may vary. Prior culinary experience or training is required.

Location: Piedmont University

Address: 165 Central Avenue, Demorest, GA 30535. Online applications only.

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.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery using correct portioning and temperature controls.
• Uses ticket‑collection procedures during service and maintains records.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Stores or discards excess food following safe food‑handling procedures.
• Maintains refrigerators and storerooms clean and orderly.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting.
• Assists in ordering and receiving all food and supplies.
• 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 temperature maintenance; follows HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to own safety and that of others.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures, including use of appropriate gloves, oven mitts, slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Benefits

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program)

Full‑time associates also receive the following benefits:

• 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. 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. If declined due to the position being filled, candidates may be considered for future opportunities and reapply.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.