COOK (FULL AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 24,108 - 25,485; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is seeking a Part-Time Cook for American International College in Springfield, MA. Your role will involve preparing food in accordance with safety standards and ensuring quality service.

The ideal candidate will have experience in food preparation, especially for pizzas, and must work weekends. Benefits include training opportunities, a retirement plan, and health programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation, especially pizza-making.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to recipes.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers.

Skills

Prior experience making pizzas

Job description

Location: American International College

• Position: Part-time Cook (immediately hiring)
• Address: 1000 State Street, Springfield, MA 01109
• Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Requirement: Prior experience making pizzas preferred
• Pay range: $17.50–$18.50 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 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, meeting outlined standards, ensuring 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:
• Use of medium‑weight cut gloves when handling or using 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.

The Benefits

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program)
• For full‑time positions also: 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. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other classifications 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. 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.