COOK, PREP (FULL TIME)

Compass Group, North America

Coral Gables (FL)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 25,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities
Retirement plan
Health and wellness programs
Discount marketplace
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance

Job summary

Compass Group, North America’s University of Miami - Catering unit is hiring a Cook, Prep (Full Time) at the Coral Gables location. The role prepares food per recipes, serves customers, and follows HACCP guidelines while maintaining quality and efficiency in a busy campus setting.

The fixed pay rate is $16.20 per hour with full-time schedule; shifts vary with event schedules. Prior professional culinary experience is required, event-based culinary experience preferred, and online applications

Qualifications

  • Prior professional culinary experience required.
  • Event-based culinary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares items on production sheets following quantities and recipes.
  • Tastes completed meals to ensure quality and serves customers efficiently.
  • Follows HACCP guidelines to ensure food safety and quality.
  • Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use.

Skills

Culinary skills
Food safety

Tools

HACCP guidelines

Job description

Location: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI - CATERING

  • We are hiring immediately for a COOK, PREP (FULL TIME) position.

  • Address : Catering at the University of Miami 1350 Miller Drive Room 132, Coral Gables, Fl 33146 Note: online applications accepted only .

  • Schedule : Full Time; Shifts vary with event schedule; discuss your availability and details in interview!

  • Requirement : Prior professional culinary experience. Event based culinary experience and techniques preferred.

  • Fixed Pay Rate: $16.20 per hour

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Join our campus team where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. Enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and perks like Instapay through the One @Work app. Our careers are filled with purpose and encourage learning, growth, and meaningful impact.

Job Summary

Summary: Prepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Obtains daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef.

  • Prepares items on production sheets following established quantities and recipes.

  • Completes and follows daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality.

  • Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use.

  • Stores, labels and dates all food items according to policy. Follows HACCP guidelines.

  • Completes all required documentation, reports, logs as required.

  • Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.

  • Takes orders from customer and prepare items requiring short preparation time.

  • Serves customers in an efficient and friendly manner.

  • Completes orders from steam tables and grill and serves customers at multiple stations.

  • Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.

  • Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after each use.

  • Stores, labels and dates all food items according to policy.

  • Follows HACCP guidelines to ensure quality and safety of food supply.

  • Resolves customer concerns.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

The Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. Both full-time and part-time associates are eligible for the following 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

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. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Our 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.

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