COOK SUPERVISOR (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid and/or unpaid time off

Job summary

A national dining service provider is seeking a Cook Supervisor at Missouri State University. This full-time role involves employee training, supervising food quality, and ensuring safe kitchen operations. Candidates should have prior culinary and supervisory experience. The position offers various benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and employee assistance programs. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Prior culinary experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Train employees and assign work.
• Advise management on purchasing needs.
• Ensure quality and safety of food service.
• Operate and clean equipment as required.

Skills

Culinary experience

Supervisory experience

Ability to work with accommodation

Job description

Cook Supervisor

Location: Missouri State University, 901 South National, Springfield, MO 65897.

Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Saturday, hours vary. More details during interview.

Pay: $15.00–$17.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Prior culinary experience.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to perform essential functions of this position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Trains employees; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Advises management of purchasing requirements with a focus on minimizing waste and avoiding product shortages.
• Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures, and standard portion control.
• Operates and cleans equipment in accordance with department procedures after each use.
• Stores, labels, and dates food items according to policy; maintains established food rotations in storage to minimize spoilage and waste.
• Follows HACCP guidelines to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
• Operates food‑service equipment safely and according to established policies and procedures.
• Helps serve meals; remains present during scheduled meal periods to receive customer comments and feedback.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May not be required to work during certain periods (e.g., winter and summer breaks) which may be unpaid and deemed temporary layoff; may be required to work year‑round or at different location.

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)
• Medical, Dental, Vision (full‑time only)
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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 protected classification. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. 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.

Chartwells Higher Education maintains a drug‑free workplace.