GRILL COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Science is hiring for full-time and part-time grill cook positions in Albany, NY. Pay ranges from $20.00 to $22.00 per hour, with flexible schedules and ongoing applications.

Position requires prior culinary experience; duties include preparing items at the grill, serving customers, and maintaining sanitation standards in a fast-paced campus kitchen.

Qualifications

• Prior culinary experience is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Customer service oriented and able to follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Takes orders from customers and prepares items requiring short preparation at the grill station.
• Serves customers efficiently and according to established steps of service.
• Maintains proper food temperatures and attractive presentation.
• Carries pans, kettles and food between workstations and storage areas.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment; reports safety concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

Job description

Location: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Science

• We are hiring immediately for full time and part time GRILL COOK positions.
• Address: 106 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time and part time schedules; days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior culinary experience is required.
• Pay Range: $20.00 per hour to $22.00 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.

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Job Summary

Summary: Prepares food and serves customers at the grill station in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Takes orders from customer and prepares items requiring short preparation. Completes orders from steam tables and serves customers at multiple stations.
• Serves customers in an efficient, friendly manner following established steps of service meeting outlined standards. Ensures 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.
• Uses approved recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
• Carries pans, kettles and trays of food to and from workstations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with established safety standards.
• Stores foods in designated areas following standard wrapping, dating and food safety and rotation procedures.
• Cleans, sanitizes and maintains all assigned work areas, equipment and utensils to ensure sanitation standards are met.
• Resolves customer concerns and reports relevant information and concerns to supervisor.
• 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.

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)

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.

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 Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.