COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Compassion Group in Lewisburg, PA is hiring for full-time and part-time COOK positions at Elaine Langone Center. You will prepare meals following established recipes and safety standards, with weekends and evenings required.

Maintain portion control, food temperatures and presentation while supporting ordering, delivery, and cleanliness. Benefit from training, a team‑oriented environment and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience following standardized recipes and production schedules.
• Ability to maintain correct portion sizes and food temperatures.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery with correct portions and temperatures.
• Uses established ticket procedures and maintains records during service periods.
• Cleans kitchen and stores/recovers excess food per safe handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms organized and properly stored.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting.
• Assists in ordering and receiving all food and supplies as required.
• Reports maintenance or equipment issues to supervisor promptly.
• Attends in-service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers and managers.
• Follows HACCP standards and company policies, including PPE and safe lifting.

Skills

Food preparation

Portion control

HACCP standards

Food safety

Teamwork

Safety protocols

Job description

Position Information

We are hiring immediately for full‑time and part‑time COOK positions.

Location: Elaine Langone Center, Lewisburg, PA 17837. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full‑time and part‑time schedules; days and hours may vary. Weekends and evenings are included. More details will be provided during the interview.

Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $18.00 per hour.

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:
  • The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using 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.

Benefits

Both full‑time and part‑time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• 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 to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employment Eligibility and EEO Statement

Compassion Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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. The job posting is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position, and the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.