COOK SUPERVISOR (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in Topeka, KS is seeking a full-time Cook Supervisor to directly supervise and coordinate food-service staff, ensuring compliance with recipes, portions, and safety standards.

The role entails training, assigning work, evaluating performance, and addressing issues while managing purchasing to minimize waste and prevent shortages. Strong emphasis on food safety and quality during preparation and service.

Qualifications

• Prior ghost kitchen experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trains employees, plans and directs work, evaluates performance, and handles discipline and complaints.
• Advises management on purchasing to minimize waste and prevent shortages.
• Ensures food quality, correct temperatures, and proper portion control using approved recipes and standards.
• Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after use.
• Stores and labels food items with dates, maintains rotations to minimize spoilage.
• Follows HACCP guidelines to ensure safety and quality of food supply.
• Operates food-service equipment safely per policies and procedures.
• Assist in serving meals and gather customer feedback during service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team supervision

Kitchen operations

Safety & HACCP

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for full time COOK SUPERVISOR positions.
• Address: 1700 Southwest College Avenue, Topeka, KS 66621. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; Sunday through Thursday, 2:30 pm to 10:30 pm. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior ghost kitchen experience is preferred.
• Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $18.00 per hour.

Location: Washburn University

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.

Job Summary

Summary: Directly supervises food-service associates in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws.

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 in order to minimize spoilage and waste.
• Follows HACCP guidelines to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
• Operates food-service equipment in a safe manner and according to established policies and procedures.
• Helps serves meals; remains present during scheduled meal periods to receive customer comments and feedback.
• 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

Additional Benefits

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, click here 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, and 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.