COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is dedicated to providing exceptional food service in a dynamic environment. As a Cook, you will play a crucial role in preparing high-quality meals while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive team atmosphere where you can grow your culinary skills. With flexible scheduling and a commitment to training, this role is perfect for those who are passionate about food and service. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy making a difference in people's lives through food, this is the job for you!

Benefits

Willing to train

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining cleanliness.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers and customers.

Skills

Culinary experience

Job description

TouchPoint

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK position.

Address: Ascension St Joseph's Freeport - 659 East Jefferson Street, Freeport, IL 61032. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time and part time schedule. Monday through Friday, hours may vary; weekends are required. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Previous culinary experience is preferred but not required.

Perks: Willing to train!

Pay Range: $15.00 per hour to $18.50 per hour.

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position.

If serving others is in your blood and you thrive on the idea of helping someone heal, TouchPoint is the place for you!

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:

1. Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
2. 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.
3. Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
4. Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
5. Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
6. Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
7. Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
8. Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
9. Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
10. Attends in-service and safety meetings.
11. Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
12. Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
14. Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
15. Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
16. Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
1. The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
2. The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
3. The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Touchpoint maintains a drug-free workplace.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry.

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