COOK; SEASONAL

COOK (SEASONAL) – Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services

We are hiring immediately for seasonal Cook positions.

• Address: 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47722. Online applications accepted only.
• Schedule:
  
  Seasonal schedules with primarily evenings and weekends. Details upon interview.
• Requirement:
  Previous high-volume production experience is preferred.
• Pay Range: $15.00 to $16.50 per hour.

University of Evansville – 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47722.

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:
  • Use of medium‑weight cut gloves when handling knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins, or cleaning a slicer.
  • Use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steam tables.
  • Use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

• Previous high‑volume production experience preferred.

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• 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, 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.  for information on additional company‑provided time‑off benefits.

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks). These periods may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. Work year‑round may be required at a different location depending on business needs.

We make applying easy:
Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition r 1481495. Text STOP to opt out. Text HELP for help.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until all openings are filled.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all applicants and associates 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 classification. Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements.

The Company reserves right to modify or change essential functions as business necessity.

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