SENIOR COOK (FULL TIME)

Flik Independent School Dining; Washington (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Free meals and uniforms

Retirement Plan

Employee discounts

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Flik Independent School Dining is seeking a cook to prepare nutritious, flavorful meals in line with federal, state, local and company standards. You may supervise food service staff and ensure recipes are followed.

Responsibilities include using HACCP guidelines, maintaining records, training team members, cleaning equipment, and supporting the Food Service Director with daily production documentation. This role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities within a school kitchen.

Qualifications

• Prepare and cook menu items following established recipes.
• Follow HACCP guidelines to ensure food safety and quality.
• Assist in maintaining daily production records and documentation.
• Cross train employees and support the Food Service Director.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to ensure it is nutritious and properly flavored according to standards.
• Oversee cooking activities of food service associates as assigned.
• Operate and clean equipment after each use and perform routine cleaning.
• Label, date and store food items per policy and maintain organized storage.
• Ensure compliance with health and sanitation regulations at all times.
• Assist in maintaining production records and required reporting.
• Support cross training of staff and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Record keeping

Team training

Quality control

Job description

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.

Associates At FISD Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

• Health, eye, and dental benefits; sick & Holiday pay, numerous other discount programs!
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
• Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.
• 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)
• Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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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.

FISD maintains a drug-free workplace.