Cook: Innovative Kitchen Pro | Instapay & Great Perks

Compass Group USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay

Health and Wellness Program

Associate Shopping Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA in Chicago is seeking a kitchen prep/food service team member to prepare meals in accordance with federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and HACCP procedures. You will ensure quality service and proper presentation.

The role involves following recipes, portioning, maintaining temperatures, cleaning, and collaborating with coworkers and managers to meet production schedules. The position offers opportunities to grow in a leading catering and hospitality company.

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.
• 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 a 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.

Job description

Compass Group USA in Chicago is seeking a kitchen prep/food service team member to prepare meals in accordance with federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and HACCP procedures. You will ensure quality service and proper presentation.

The role involves following recipes, portioning, maintaining temperatures, cleaning, and collaborating with coworkers and managers to meet production schedules. The position offers opportunities to grow in a leading catering and hospitality company.