cook (part time)

Company: Chartwells K12 - School Town of Munster
Location: Munster
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

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.

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• 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.
  
• 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:
  
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  • The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
    
  • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
    
  • The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.
    
    
    
    Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits.
    
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    • 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
      
      About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
      We are hiring immediately for a part time COOK position at School Town of Munster - 8616 Columbia Avenue, Munster, IN 46321.
      Pay Rate: $14.00 per hour.
      Schedule: Part time schedule. Monday through Friday, hours may vary.
      Requirement: Previous cooking experience in a school setting is preferred, but not required.

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