COOK (PART TIME)

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Fairhaven (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 21,352; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Chartwells School Dining Services K12 in Fairhaven is seeking a full‑time Cook to prepare high-quality food items for students. The role includes responsibilities such as cooking, cleaning, and maintaining kitchen equipment.

A successful candidate should have a passion for food service and the ability to ensure quality and safety standards are met. The position offers a variety of benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers and managers.

Job description

We are hiring immediately for full‑time Cook positions. Location: Fairhaven Public Schools – 128 Washington Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719. Online applications accepted only. Schedule: full‑time; Monday through Friday, hours may vary—more details upon interview. Requirement: Previous cooking experience is preferred, but not required. Pay Range: $15.00 to $15.50 per hour. Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.

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 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 the 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:
• Use of medium weight cut gloves when handling knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins, or cleaning a slicer.
• Use of oven mitts, fryer gloves, or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers, or steamtables.
• Use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Benefits

Both full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• 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)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Paid time off benefits information is available through the company link: https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsK12.pdf.

Break and Layoff Policy

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 will be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year‑round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

EEO Statement

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. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug‑free workplace.