COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in Pittsburgh is hiring immediately for full-time and part-time cook positions at 3333 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The role involves cooking and food preparation to meet production schedules while adhering to safety standards.

The fixed pay rate is $18.00 per hour with hours that vary across Sundays through Saturdays. Online applications are accepted only, and successful candidates will join a diverse team committed to quality service.

Qualifications

• Must prepare food in accordance with recipes and standards.
• Ensure food is served at proper temperature and presentation.
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high‑quality food items according to recipes to meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery with correct portioning and temperatures.
• Maintains cleanliness and proper storage of foods and supplies.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in ordering and receiving of food and supplies.
• Reports maintenance or safety issues to supervisor.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Teamwork

HACCP knowledge

Quality control

Job description

We are hiring immediately for full‑time and part‑time cook positions at 3333 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Schedule is full‑time or part‑time, Sunday through Saturday, with hours varying. Fixed pay rate is $18.00 per hour. Online applications are accepted only.

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 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

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

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass 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 post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.