COOK (PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Spring Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 21,352 - 22,730; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is seeking part-time food preparation staff in Spring Arbor, Michigan. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food, ensuring cleanliness of kitchen, and assisting with food delivery and service. Candidates should have prior experience in recipe execution and equipment use.

The schedule varies and includes shifts in the evening and early morning, with a pay range of $15.50 to $16.50 per hour. Benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans are provided.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in recipe execution, equipment use, and time management is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Serves meals while ensuring food is at the correct temperature and taste.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining cleanliness.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.

Job description

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.

Requirements

• Prior experience in recipe execution, equipment use, and time management is required.

Schedule

Part‑time schedules; days may vary. PM: 11:30 pm to 8:00 pm, Swing shift part time: 5:30 am to 2:00 pm, and market cook part time: 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm. Rotating weekends required. More details upon interview.

Location

Spring Arbor College, 106 East Main Street, Spring Arbor, MI 49283. Online applications accepted only.

Pay

$15.50 per hour to $16.50 per hour.

Benefits

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness ProgramsDiscount 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
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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 Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.