COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Discount Marketplace

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is hiring full-time and part-time cooks at Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas. The role involves preparing high-quality food, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and following health standards. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of cooking experience and a commitment to food safety.

Employees enjoy various benefits including health programs, retirement plans, and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Serves meals ensuring correct portioning and temperature.
• Cleans kitchen and maintains cleanliness standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment.
• Reports maintenance issues or accidents immediately.

Job description

Job Overview

We are hiring immediately full-time and part-time cook positions at Texas Woman's University.

Location

303 Administration Drive, Denton, TX 76204, Texas Woman's University.

Schedule

Full-time and part-time schedules; Monday through Friday. Hours may vary. Weekends required. Early mornings. Flexible.

Pay Range

$15.00 - $19.00 per hour.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of cooking experience.

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 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:
  • Use of medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
  • Use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
  • Use of 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, Home Program)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts

EEO Statement

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on abilities, achievements and experience. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. The company reserves the right to modify or change essential functions as needed.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.