Full-Time Helper Cook: Learn & Prep in Kitchen

Compass Group USA; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colorado Paid Sick Leave

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Eurest, part of Compass Group USA, is hiring a full-time Helper Cook in Colorado Springs, CO. The role starts immediately with a schedule Monday through Thursday, 5:30 am–3:00 pm. Previous kitchen experience is required, and there is an internal referral bonus. The fixed pay rate is $20.25 per hour.

The position involves learning prep and cooking, following recipes, maintaining sanitation, and providing courteous service to customers and coworkers.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience required.
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Responsibilities

• Learns to read menu to estimate food requirements. Orders food from supplier or procures it from storage.
• Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company production records and standardized recipes.
• Learns to adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles.
• Helps measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods under guidance. Adds seasoning to food during mixing or cooking under the instruction of others.
• Tests food by tasting, smelling and piercing to determine that it is cooked.
• Carves meat, portions food on serving plates, and adds gravies, sauces and garnishes to fill orders as directed.
• Washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables and fruits.
• Butchers chicken, fish and shellfish as directed.
• Bakes bread, rolls, cakes and pastry as course of instruction permits.
• Maintains work area and equipment. Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
• Interacts with customers and coworkers in a courteous, efficient and friendly manner.
• Ensures compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Eurest, part of Compass Group USA, is hiring a full-time Helper Cook in Colorado Springs, CO. The role starts immediately with a schedule Monday through Thursday, 5:30 am–3:00 pm. Previous kitchen experience is required, and there is an internal referral bonus. The fixed pay rate is $20.25 per hour.

The position involves learning prep and cooking, following recipes, maintaining sanitation, and providing courteous service to customers and coworkers.