COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group USA; South Carolina; On-site; USD 16,531 - 17,908; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

A leading food service provider in South Carolina is seeking a COOK to prepare food following quality and safety standards. This role requires prior food service experience and a commitment to cleanliness. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with responsibility for high-quality food service, kitchen cleanliness, and teamwork. Competitive hourly pay ranges from $12.00 to $13.00, along with various benefits including retirement plans and health programs.

Qualifications

• Prior food service experience is required.
• Personal commitment to safety and cleanliness.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment as instructed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items according to recipes.
• Serve meals ensuring correct portioning and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and storage areas.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety standards

Kitchen cleanliness

Job description

Canteen

We are hiring immediately for a full time and part time COOK position.

Location: Continental - 1805 United States 521, Sumter, South Carolina 29153. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time and part time; Monday through Friday, hours may vary. Day shift. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Prior food service experience is required.

Pay Range: $12.00 per hour to $13.00 per hour.

Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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About Canteen

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service and experience backed by industry‑leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Job Summary

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

Full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.

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).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass‑usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf

About Compass Group

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Req ID: 1495809

Canteen