COOK

Cook (Full Time) – Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services

Location: 355 Granite Ave., Arcata, CA 95521

Pay: $19.00–$22.00 per hour

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times.

• Prepares high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food‑handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in‑service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

• At least one year of high‑volume batch cooking experience.
• Full‑time availability with open scheduling for Monday–Friday shifts (7:00 AM–9:30 PM). Weekend shifts may be required.
• onstrated commitment to food safety and clean kitchen practices.

• Opportunities for training and development.
• Retirement plan.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off in accordance with applicable laws.

Chartwells Higher Ed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, will be considered in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state and local laws.