COOK (PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for training and development

Retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is looking for a part-time Cook in Hamden, CT. The role involves preparing high-quality meals and ensuring food safety standards. Applicants should have previous food service experience.

Along with food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and adhering to health regulations are key responsibilities. This position offers opportunities for training and various benefits for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience required.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment.
• Ensures proper portion control and food presentation.

Skills

Food service experience

Ability to perform essential functions

Job description

Position Details

Cook – Part‑time. Pay: $18.75 per hour. Location: 275 Mt Carmel Ave., Hamden, CT 06518.

Job Summary

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations, and follows 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 them for delivery using correct portioning, 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 and maintains records for 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.
• 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 safety for self and others.
• Abides by all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to the use of protective gloves, oven mitts, slip‑resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience required.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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
• Medical coverage (full‑time only)
• Dental coverage (full‑time only)
• Vision coverage (full‑time only)
• Life insurance/AD (full‑time only)
• Disability insurance (full‑time only)
• Commuter benefits (full‑time only)
• Employee assistance program (full‑time only)
• Flexible spending accounts (full‑time only)

Additional Information

Because this position requires performance in an educational facility, there may be periods when services are not required, such as winter and summer breaks. These periods may be unpaid and considered temporary layoffs.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. The job post is not an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions based on business necessity.

Background Screening

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Application Process

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Drug‑Free Workplace

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.