SENIOR COOK (FULL TIME)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Belmont (NC); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Vacation time after 1 year

Full-time free tuition for employee and family

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services is hiring a Senior Cook in Belmont, NC. The role involves overseeing food preparation to meet standards, following recipes, and ensuring kitchen cleanliness. Candidates must have prior culinary and food safety experience.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, and up to full-time free tuition. The position offers a pay range of $24.00 to $26.00 per hour with full-time scheduling.

Qualifications

• Prior food safety experience required.
• Demonstrated culinary skills.
• Proficient with knife techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cooking activities of associates.
• Prepare various entrees following recipes.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment.
• Maintain organized food storage.
• Adhere to HACCP guidelines for food safety.
• Comply with health regulations.

Skills

Food safety

Culinary skills

Knife skills

Ability to follow recipes

Job description

We are hiring immediately for a full‑time SENIOR COOK position.

Location: 100 Belmont Mount Holly Road, Belmont, NC 28012.
Schedule: Full-time; days may vary, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Holidays required.
Requirements: Prior food safety, culinary, knife skills, and ability to follow recipes.
Perks: Will train on webtrition, benefits, 401k, vacation time after 1 year, full-time free tuition for you, partner, and children.
Pay Range: $24.00 to $26.00 per hour.

Job Summary

Prepares food to ensure it is nutritious and properly flavored in accordance with applicable federal, state, local and company standards, guidelines and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• May oversee the cooking activities of food service associates as assigned by Food Service Director.
• Prepares various entrees and menu items following established recipes.
• Operates and cleans equipment after each use. Performs scheduled routine cleaning.
• Stores, labels and dates food items according to policy. Helps maintain organized storage of dry goods and refrigerated and frozen products.
• Follows HACCP guidelines to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Assists Food Service Director in maintaining accurate daily production records and completes all required documentation, reports, and logs as assigned.
• Assists in the cross training of employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits for All Associates

• 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

Additional Benefits for Full‑time Positions

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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. Applicants individually may be required to complete a Florida Level 2 background screening. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace.