COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Eurest USA; Fort Drum (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid federal holidays

Paid sick leave

Two weeks of PTO after one year

Retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Eurest USA is seeking a food preparation professional at Army Fort Drum, NY. The ideal candidate will prepare high-quality meals according to standards while ensuring cleanliness and safety in the kitchen. Responsibilities include serving meals, maintaining equipment, and adhering to food safety procedures.

Full-time and part-time schedules are available with benefits such as paid federal holidays, sick leave, and health insurance. U.S. citizenship is required for employment.

Qualifications

• One year of professional cooking experience preferred.
• Employment limited to U.S. citizens; must be able to verify U.S. citizenship at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Serve meals ensuring correct portioning and temperature.
• Clean kitchen after preparation and maintain cleanliness.
• Store food and supply items per standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment as instructed.

Job description

Location

Army Fort Drum – 11042 Mt. Belvedere Blvd., Fort Drum, NY 13602. Online applications accepted only.

Schedule

Full‑time and part‑time schedules available. 7‑day operation with two shift options; open daily from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm. Details provided during interview.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
• Serve meals or prepare for delivery using correct portioning, ensuring food is at the correct temperature and attractive and tasty. Taste all prepared food items.
• Use established ticket collection procedures during service and maintain records from the area worked during service periods.
• Clean kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Store or discard excess food in accordance with safe food‑handling procedures.
• Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Store food and supply items per standards.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assist in production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
• Assist in ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Report needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attend in‑service and safety meetings.
• Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
• Perform job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and maintenance of serving temperatures; follow HACCP standards.
• Commit personally to safety for oneself and others.
• Abide by all company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
  • Use medium‑weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins, or cleaning a slicer.
  • Use oven mitts, fryer gloves, or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers, or steamtables.
  • Use slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Requirements

• One year of professional cooking experience preferred.
• Employment limited to U.S. citizens; must be able to verify U.S. citizenship at time of hire.

Benefits

Year‑round employment, paid federal holidays, paid sick leave, and two weeks of PTO after one year of service. Additional benefits include a retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits such as critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and choice auto and home program. Full‑time positions also offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts.

EEO Statement

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.