LEAD CATERING COOK (FULL TIME)

Eurest USA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 31,684 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness,…

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Paid/unpaid time off

Job summary

Eurest USA is hiring a full-time Lead Catering Cook for Northwestern Mutual in Milwaukee, WI. Location: 100 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee. Schedule: Monday–Friday; some evenings and rare weekends for events. Pay range: $23.00–$24.00 per hour.

Requires ServSafe certification and at least 5 years in high-volume catering. Summary: Prepares food per standards and ensures quality service. Responsibilities include portion control, proper temperatures, and HACCP compliance, with duties across

Qualifications

• Must have ServSafe certification.
• At least 5 years of experience in a high-volume catering setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting standards, ensuring proper temperatures, and attractive presentation.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service and maintains records from the area worked.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintains high cleanliness standards, and stores or discards excess food per safety procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and organized, stores food and supplies per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as directed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports maintenance issues or faulty equipment to supervisor promptly.
• Attends in-service and safety meetings; maintains good relationships with coworkers and managers.
• Performs duties safely and maintains a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.

Skills

ServSafe Certification

High-volume catering

Job description

Position Overview

We are hiring immediately for a full time LEAD CATERING COOK position.

Location: Northwestern Mutual - 100 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday - Friday, hours may vary. Some evenings and rare weekends required for events. More details upon interview.

Requirement: ServSafe certification, at least 5 years of experience in a high-volume catering setting required.

Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Pay Range: $23.00 per hour to $24.00 per hour

Job Summary

Summary: Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that 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.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• 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.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

• The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
• The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Benefits

• 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
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 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 federal, state, and local laws

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Eurest is recognized worldwide for standards of service and excellence within the foodservice industry. Embracing an ownership mindset, Eurest leverages global resources, promotes a local presence and enriches the communities we serve. The Eurest Promise, “connect with people, inspire through food, create solutions, and live our promise,” is exemplified throughout our organization. Eurest is proud to serve the world’s most respected successful corporations, including many of the Fortune 500.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Eurest maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1550516