GRILL COOK (SEASONAL)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 27,049 - 38,524; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Training and Development

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is hiring a Seasonal Grill Cook for the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.

This position involves preparing food and serving customers, ensuring sanitation and quality standards are met.

The pay rate is $23.80 per hour, and training and various benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Prior experience serving meals or preparing for delivery is required.
• Knowledge of food safety and portion control.
• Ability to maintain sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food and serves customers at the grill station.
• Takes customer orders and prepares items.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.

Skills

Prior experience serving meals

Food safety knowledge

Customer service skills

Job description

Location: Catholic University of America

We are hiring immediately for seasonal GRILL COOK positions.

Address: 620 Michigan Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20064. Online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Seasonal schedule; days may vary, 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Prior experience serving meals or preparing for delivery, using correct portions, and meeting outlined standards is required.

Fixed Pay Rate: $23.80 per hour.

Job 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

• 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.