Senior Cook – Lead Kitchen Team & Nutrition

Compass Group, North America; La Junta (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Shopping Program

Health & Wellness

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Colorado Paid Sick Leave

Holidays Off

Job summary

Compass Group is hiring for a Senior Cook at East Otero SD – 301 Raton Avenue, La Junta, CO 81050. This full-time role runs Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, with an hourly pay range of $15.16–$16.00.

Prior food service experience is preferred and internal referrals are encouraged. The Senior Cook will prepare entrees, oversee cooking activities as directed, ensure HACCP compliance, and maintain accurate production records while supporting daily operations in a school foodservice

Qualifications

• Prior food service experience is preferred.

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.

Skills

Food service experience

Job description

Compass Group is hiring for a Senior Cook at East Otero SD – 301 Raton Avenue, La Junta, CO 81050. This full-time role runs Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, with an hourly pay range of $15.16–$16.00.

Prior food service experience is preferred and internal referrals are encouraged. The Senior Cook will prepare entrees, oversee cooking activities as directed, ensure HACCP compliance, and maintain accurate production records while supporting daily operations in a school foodservice