SENIOR COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group Canada; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service in Dallas is seeking a Senior Cook to prepare and oversee food preparation, ensuring quality and safety in accordance with regulations. The ideal candidate has professional kitchen experience and an interest in catering. This position offers competitive pay ranging from $19.00 to $21.50 per hour with several perks including staff meals and benefits.

Benefits

Staff meals

Uniforms provided

Health and Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Required prior off-site catering experience preferred.
• Professional kitchen experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to ensure it is nutritious and properly flavored.
• Oversee cooking activities as assigned.
• Follow HACCP guidelines to ensure food safety.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations.
• Assist in maintaining accurate daily production records.

Skills

Prior off-site catering experience

Professional kitchen experience

Job description

Job Fair

• Job Fair
• Date: Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
• Location: Wolfgang Puck Catering Dallas Commissary, 8303 Elmbrook Drive, Second Floor, Dallas, TX 75247
• Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CDT)

• We are hiring immediately for full time SENIOR COOK positions.
• Location: Dallas BOH Commissary - 8303 Elmbrook Drive, Dallas, TX 75247. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; Days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior off-site catering experience is preferred; professional kitchen experience is required.
• Perks: Staff meals, uniforms provided, and benefits!
• Pay Range: $19.00 per hour to $21.50 per hour

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who come from diverse backgrounds, are open-minded and curious about our clients and guests; and, most of all, who possess a welcoming smile and spirit. Our goal is to develop mentoring and career building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within.

"The most important thing in life, whatever you do, has to be passion." Wolfgang Puck

Success on our team starts with our culture:

• We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.
• A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.
• Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.
• We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.
• We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.
• We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).
• Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.

“I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.”

Job Summary

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 the 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.

Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• 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
• Commuter Benefits
• 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 Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here for information on additional company-provided time off benefits.

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.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drug-free workplace.