PANTRY & SAVORY COOK (ON CALL)

Compass Group USA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meal

Parking

Job summary

Culinaire, a Compass Group division, has an on-call Pantry & Savorycook opening in Dallas, TX. Location is Food Glorious Food - 8303 Elmbrook, Dallas, TX 75247; online applications accepted only. Schedule is on call; days may vary, about 20 hours weekly, with night and evening availability required.

Previous pantry cooking experience is required. Prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes per established recipes and catering standards.

Qualifications

• Previous pantry cooking experience is required.

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.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat and ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed and assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required and reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers and abides by all company policies and procedures.
• Follows HACCP standards and maintains a clean, safe work environment.

Job description

• We have an opening for on call PANTRY & SAVORYCOOK positions.
• Location: Food Glorious Food - 8303 Elmbrook, Dallas, TX 75247. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: On call; Days may vary, 20 hours a week. Night and evening availability is required. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous pantry cooking experience is required.
• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes according to established recipes and catering standards.
• Execute upscale, event-specific menus including plated meals, buffet service, and interactive stations.
• Ensure consistency, taste, and presentation meet fine-dining expectations.
• Perks: Free shift meal and parking!
• Fixed Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour.

Culinaire provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing theaters, restaurants, and special event venues. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation that we manage is our total commitment to our associates to put their career path, safety, and success as top priority, and to our client to provide top quality food product and service to our customers and guests.

Job 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.

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. Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance).

Associates at Culinaire are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.