COOK (ON CALL)

Compass Group; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking passionate cooks to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will prepare fresh, nutritious meals while adhering to high culinary standards. You'll have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values your growth and development. As part of a nationwide food service leader, you will play a crucial role in delivering quality dining experiences across college campuses. If you have a flair for cooking and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Benefits

Retirement Plans

Health and Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

Insurance Options

Qualifications

• Prior culinary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items according to recipes and instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and storage areas following safe food handling procedures.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Job description

Gourmet - Cook Positions

We are hiring immediately for on-call Cook positions at Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education.

Location: Rutgers Athletics - 1 Scarlet Knight Way, Piscataway, NJ 08854. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: On-call; days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Prior culinary experience preferred.

Pay Range: $18.00 to $19.00 per hour.

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

At Gourmet Dining & Chartwells, we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local, nutritious meals across over 270 college campuses nationwide. We value our associates' growth and development opportunities.

Job Summary

Summary: Prepare food according to federal, state, and corporate standards, ensuring quality service at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare high-quality food items according to recipes and instructions to meet schedules.
2. Serve meals or prepare for delivery, ensuring proper portioning, temperature, and presentation.
3. Use established ticket procedures during service; maintain records.
4. Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and storage areas, following safe food handling procedures.
5. Operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
6. Assist in production planning, record keeping, and ordering supplies.
7. Report maintenance issues or accidents immediately.
8. Attend safety and in-service meetings.
9. Maintain good working relationships and perform duties safely.
10. Follow HACCP standards and safety policies, including proper glove and glove use, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.

Benefits

We invest in our people with programs including retirement plans, health and wellness, discounts, insurance options, and paid time off where applicable.

Full-time positions include additional benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and more.

Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We ensure fair treatment regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.

Applicants must be able to perform essential functions satisfactorily, with or without accommodations. Applications are accepted continuously. Gourmet maintains a drug-free workplace.