On-Call Cook Helper — Culinary Prep & Kitchen Support

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 100,289,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group USA's Brooklyn Commissary Kitchen is hiring an on-call Helper Cook to assist in food preparation and cooking under supervision. Open availability and prior kitchen or catering experience are required.

This role supports meal production for a variety of clients in a fast-paced environment. You will learn to read menus, estimate food requirements, follow standardized recipes, and help with temperature control and portions while maintaining high sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Three years of cooking experience is required.
• Prior catering experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reads menu to estimate food requirements and orders accordingly.
• Prepares and cooks food following recipes and production records.
• Adjusts oven temperatures and cooks using broilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles.
• Measures and mixes ingredients with various utensils and equipment.
• Carves, portions and plate foods; adds gravies and garnishes as directed.
• Maintains sanitation and safety in the kitchen and work area.

Skills

Cooking experience

Menu reading

Food safety

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Compass Group USA's Brooklyn Commissary Kitchen is hiring an on-call Helper Cook to assist in food preparation and cooking under supervision. Open availability and prior kitchen or catering experience are required.

This role supports meal production for a variety of clients in a fast-paced environment. You will learn to read menus, estimate food requirements, follow standardized recipes, and help with temperature control and portions while maintaining high sanitation standards.