COOK - R&D (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Compass Group USA’s Union Square Events is hiring a full-time Cook - R&D in Brooklyn, NY. The role requires previous research and development, cooking, and food service experience, with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM schedule. You will develop recipes, test portions, and ensure quality and consistency across dishes.

Join a leading hospitality provider in NYC and contribute to a variety of culinary projects while maintaining high standards of safety and presentation.

Qualifications

• Previous research and development, cooking, and food service experience is required.
• Ability to read recipes and apply measurements and portions.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Work independently with accuracy and attention to detail.

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.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Maintains HACCP standards and proper storage of food and supplies.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and ordering of all food and supplies as required.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food service experience

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for a full timeCOOK - R&Dposition.


• Location: Research and Development - 147 41st, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11232. Note: online applications acceptedonly.


• Schedule: Full time schedule; Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. More details upon interview.


• Requirement:Previous research and development, cooking, and food service experience is required.
  
  
  
  • Work independently while maintaining accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
  
  
  • Develop, read, and test recipes while applying basic math for measurements, portions, and adjustments
  
  
  • Demonstrate strong culinary fundamentals, including knife skills and a variety of cooking techniques
  
  
  • Evaluate and refine recipes to ensure consistency, quality, flavor, and presentation
  
  
  
  

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Founded in 2005 as Hudson Yards Catering, Union Square Events is a culinary and operations leader in the hospitality industry, partnering with a diverse portfolio of best-in-class clients. We produce one-of-a-kind catered events and unparalleled dining experiences in a variety of cultural, corporate, entertainment, and private venues throughout New York City and beyond.

Job Summary

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.
  
  
  
  

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.

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.

Union Square Events maintains a drug-free workplace.

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 Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.