COOK (PART TIME)

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits including Critical/

Job summary

Chartwells School Dining Services K12 is hiring for part-time cook positions in Junction City, KS. The role runs Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 1:30 PM, with online applications accepted only.

The ideal candidate has prior cooking experience and a ServSafe certification, and will prepare meals to meet regulatory and brand standards. Pay ranges from $17.00 to $18.00 per hour, with benefits typically offered for full-time and part-time roles.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience is required.
• A ServSafe certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and production schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery with correct portioning and temperatures, ensuring food is attractive and safe to eat.
• Uses established ticket procedures and maintains accurate records for service periods.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen cleanliness and proper storage of food and supplies.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment per instruction and assists in inventory and ordering as needed.
• Adheres to HACCP standards and safety policies; follows all company procedures.

Skills

Cooking experience

ServSafe certification

Job description

Position Overview

• We are hiring immediately for part time COOK positions.
• Location: Geary County USD - 123 North Eisenhower Drive, Junction City, KS 66441. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Part time schedules; Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 1:30 PM. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior cooking experience and a ServSafe certification are required.
• Pay Range: $17.00 per hour to $18.00 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 by 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 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.

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.

About Compass Group

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: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug‑free workplace.