COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Sterling (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is seeking full-time and part-time Cooks in Sterling, KS. As a Cook, you will prepare high-quality food, ensure cleanliness and food safety, and serve meals with proper presentation.

Applicants preferred to have cooking experience but training is provided. Full-time associates benefit from a range of perks including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a retirement plan. Join our team committed to diversity and inclusion!

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow HACCP standards.
• Commitment to safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food according to standardized recipes.
• Serve meals while ensuring proper presentation and temperature.
• Clean kitchen and maintain high standards of cleanliness.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety standards

Attention to detail

Job description

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

Location

125 West Cooper Avenue, Sterling, KS 67579. Sterling College. Schedule: Full time and part time schedules; days and hours may vary. Pay Rate: $14.00 per hour. Requirement: Prior cooking experience is preferred, but not required. Perks: Willing to train.

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 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 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

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)

Our 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.

Disclaimers, background screening, and other legal notices are provided by the company.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.