SENIOR COOK (FULL TIME)

Eurest USA; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Eurest USA is looking for a Senior Cook to join our team in West Des Moines, IA. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly pay range of $19.00–$20.00 and involves preparing menu items, overseeing food service associates, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Benefits include a Retirement Plan, Health and Wellness Programs, and more for both full-time and part-time positions.

Applicants must have lead cook experience and be able to perform essential job functions satisfactorily.

Qualifications

• Lead cook experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the cooking activities of food service associates as assigned.
• Prepare various entrees and menu items following established recipes.
• Operate and clean equipment after each use.
• Store, label, and date food items according to policy.
• Follow HACCP guidelines to ensure food quality and safety.
• Comply with health and sanitation regulations.
• Assist in maintaining production records.
• Assist in cross training of employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lead cook experience

Job description

Senior Cook

Location: 800 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266 (Online applications accepted only.)

Schedule: Full time, Monday‑Friday, 6:00 am‑3:00 pm (More details upon interview.)

Pay Range: $19.00–$20.00 per hour.

Referral Bonus: Available for internal employee referrals.

Qualifications

Lead cook experience required.

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

Full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits—Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.

Full‑time positions also offer: 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.

If the position is in Washington State, Maryland, or performed remotely, information on paid time off benefits is available at https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Eurest.pdf.

Florida Level 2 background screening may be required for certain positions.

Equal Opportunity

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and associates will be treated fairly based on abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected classifications.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requests for a drug‑free workplace and other mandatory policies apply.

Application Deadline: ongoing until positions are filled. No longer accepting applications if the role is fully staffed.

Req ID: 1545300