COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Canteen North America; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$100 credit toward safety shoes

Internal Employee Referral Bonus

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

A leading food service provider in Melbourne, FL, is seeking cooks for full-time and part-time positions. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Previous cooking experience is required. The role offers competitive pay ranging from $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, along with various benefits including health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and other perks. Flexible schedules with potential for weekend shifts are part of this position.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving.

Skills

Cooking experience

Kitchen equipment operation

Food safety knowledge

Job description

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

Location: Embraer Aircraft - 1205 General Aviation Drive, Melbourne, FL 32935.

Schedule: Full time and part time schedules. Days and hours may vary, availability to work rotating weekend shifts. Further details upon interview.

Requirement: Previous cooking experience required.

Pay Range: $17.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour.

Perks: $100 credit toward safety shoes!

Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.

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

• 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
• Full‑time positions also offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Req ID:1526650.