COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Critical Ill

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Ed is hiring for COOK positions at 229 Main Street, Keene, NH 03435 (Keene State College). Applications are accepted online only. Prepares food according to recipes and ensures high-quality service across shifts.

Responsibilities include portioning, temperature control, maintaining a clean kitchen, and supporting ordering and safety procedures. Fixed pay rate: $20.00 per hour. Opportunities for training and development are listed in benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience preferred.
• Ability to work full-time or part-time including weekends.
• Ability to meet production, delivery and service schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes and ensures quality.
• Safely serves meals and prepares for delivery with correct portioning.
• Maintains cleanliness and proper storage of food and supplies.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists with ordering, receiving and inventory as required.
• Adheres to HACCP standards and safety policies.

Job description

We are hiring COOK positions (full time & part time) at 229 Main Street, Keene, NH 03435 (Keene State College). Applications are accepted online only.

Job Summary

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations, ensuring high‑quality food service 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, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastings of all prepared food items are performed.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Maintains 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:
  • The use of a medium weight cut glove when handling knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
  • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
  • The use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Requirements

• Prior cooking experience is preferred.
• Must be able to work full time or part time schedules, including weekends.
• Ability to meet production, delivery and service schedules.

Fixed Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program)
• Medical (Full‑time only)
• Dental (Full‑time only)
• Vision (Full‑time only)
• Life Insurance/AD (Full‑time only)
• Disability Insurance (Full‑time only)
• Commuter Benefits (Full‑time only)
• Employee Assistance Program (Full‑time only)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) (Full‑time only)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all applicants and associates fairly based on abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. The job post is not exhaustive; the Company reserves the right to modify essential functions. The position may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.