COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is hiring for a Cook position in Tampa, Florida. This dual-role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, requiring culinary experience and a commitment to quality food preparation and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking and ensuring food quality while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. Full benefits apply for full-time associates, including medical and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and guidelines.
• Strong commitment to cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Ensures proper presentation and temperature of food.
• Cleans kitchen post-preparation and maintains cleanliness standards.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food preparation and serving

Cleanliness and safety

Teamwork

Job description

Position Overview

We are hiring immediately for a FULL TIME AND PART TIME COOK position. Address: USF Tampa 4103 USF Cedar Circle Tampa FL 33620. Schedule: Full-Time/Part-Time; may include weekends and holidays. Requirement: Culinary experience strongly preferred. Pay Range: $18.00 to $22.00 per hour.

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 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

Both full‑time and part‑time associates are eligible for the following 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

Full‑time positions also offer the following benefits:

• 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.

Disclaimer: This 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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Additional Information

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, you may be required to work year‑round or at a different location during break periods, depending on business needs.