COOK (PART TIME)

Compass Group; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Cook to join their dynamic team in Kirkland. This role involves preparing high-quality food items, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have kitchen and food service experience, with a commitment to quality and safety. Join a company that values its associates and offers a variety of benefits, including retirement plans and wellness programs. If you are passionate about food service and want to make a difference in a vibrant kitchen environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen, food service, and hospitality is required.
• Ability to prepare high-quality food items according to recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food according to standards and ensures quality service.
• Maintains cleanliness in the kitchen and operates equipment safely.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food service experience

Hospitality experience

Job description

Restaurant Associates

We have an opening for a part time COOK position.

Location: 425 Urban Plaza, Kirkland, WA 98033. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Part time schedule; Monday - Friday. Open availability preferred. Hours and days may vary; more details upon interview.

Requirement: Kitchen, food service, and hospitality experience required.

Pay Rate: $34.27 per hour.

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:

1. Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
2. 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.
3. Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
4. Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
5. Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
6. Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
7. Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
8. Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
9. Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
10. Attends in-service and safety meetings.
11. Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
12. Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
14. Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
15. Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
16. Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
1. The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
2. The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
3. The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.

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

1. Retirement Plan
2. Associate Shopping Program
3. Health and Wellness Programs
4. Discount Marketplace
5. Identity Theft Protection
6. Pet Insurance
7. 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:

1. Medical
2. Dental
3. Vision
4. Life Insurance/AD
5. Disability Insurance
6. Commuter Benefits
7. Employee Assistance Program
8. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.