COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 24,108 - 24,452; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Chartwells School Dining Services K12 is hiring cooks for full-time and part-time positions at Farmington Public Schools. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and operating kitchen equipment. Pay ranges from $17.50 to $17.75 per hour.

Benefits for both full-time and part-time positions include retirement plans, health and wellness programs, and identity theft protection, with additional benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning and record keeping.

Skills

ServSafe certification

Job description

Overview

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions. Location: Farmington Public Schools - 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time and part time schedules; Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. More details upon interview.

Requirements

A ServSafe certification is preferred.

Pay

Pay Range: $17.50 per hour to $17.75 per hour.

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 gloves when handling knives or slicers; use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans; slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Benefits

Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many benefits. Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following:

• 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

In addition, 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)

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.