COOK I (FULL TIME)

Compass Group, North America; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Training & development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Job summary

Compass Group North America is hiring a Cook I for Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. This full-time role requires prior kitchen experience, knife skills, and familiarity with batch preparation and food safety.

Responsibilities include following recipes, preparing items for daily service, operating and cleaning equipment, and ensuring quality and HACCP compliance. Benefits are offered with full-time employment, and shifts vary to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a culinary role as a Prep Cook or similar.
• Familiar with HACCP guidelines and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items from production sheets following recipes and quantities.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment per procedures.
• Store, label and date all food items; follow HACCP guidelines.
• Take and fulfill customer orders with short prep times; serve customers.
• Maintain quality, portion control and serving temperatures.
• Complete daily production worksheets and waste logs.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Batch prep

Food safety

Job description

Location: WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

• We are hiring immediately for a COOK I (FULL TIME) position.
• Address : Ridgeway Commons at WWU 147 Highland Drive, Bellingham, WA 98225 Note: online applications accepted only .
• Schedule : Full Time; Shifts may vary with needs of business, more details in interview!
• Requirement : Prior experience in similar culinary role as a Prep Cook, with related technique development (knife skills, familiarty of ingrendents, batch-prep, food safety, etc).
• Pay Range: $21.13 per hour to $26.08per hour.

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

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Job Summary

Summary: Prepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtains daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef.
• Prepares items on production sheets following established quantities and recipes.
• Completes and follows daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality.
• Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use.
• Stores, labels and dates all food items according to policy. Follows HACCP guidelines.
• Completes all required documentation, reports, logs as required.
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Takes orders from customer and prepare items requiring short preparation time.
• Serves customers in an efficient and friendly manner.
• Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations.
• Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
• Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use.
• Stores, labels and dates all food items according to policy.
• Follows HACCP guidelines to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
• Resolves customer concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. 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

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. 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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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