COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 1,471,793 - 2,096,190; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Chartwells School Dining Services K12 is hiring for full-time and part-time COOK positions at Warren Easton High School in New Orleans. The role requires five years of cooking experience and offers flexible scheduling, 6:00 AM to 2:20 PM.

Compensation is $12.95 per hour, along with employee benefits including health programs and a retirement plan. This position ensures quality food service while adhering to federal and corporate guidelines.

Qualifications

• Five years of previous cooking experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Prepares food in accordance with federal and state standards.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Overview

We are hiring immediately for full‑time and part‑time COOK positions at Warren Easton High School, 3030 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. Adaptable schedule: 6:00 AM to 2:20 PM for full‑time and part‑time positions. Online applications only.

Requirement: Five years of previous cooking experience is required.

Fixed Pay Rate: $12.95 per hour.

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 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:
  • Use of medium‑weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
  • Use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
  • 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).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time‑off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Because this position requires services in an educational facility, there may be periods (e.g., winter and summer breaks) when the Company does not require work. Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf will be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year‑round, potentially at a different location during break periods.

About Compass Group

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating 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 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 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells K‑12 maintains a drug‑free workplace.