COOK 1 (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•BELLINGHAM, WA
•Onsite

About The Position

Chartwells Higher Ed is hiring a full-time Cook 1 at Viking Commons at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. The Cook prepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The position pays $22.13 per hour. The schedule is full time, with days and hours that may vary; further details are provided during the interview. Because the position serves an educational facility, work may not be required during some winter or summer breaks when food-service needs decline or cease. These periods may be unpaid and treated as a temporary layoff. Depending on business needs, year-round work may be required, potentially at another location during breaks.

Requirements

  • One year of experience working in a kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

  • Obtain daily production schedules and preparation requirements from the Chef.
  • Prepare items according to production sheets, established quantities, and recipes.
  • Complete daily production worksheets, waste logs, and other required documentation, reports, and logs.
  • Taste completed meals to check quality.
  • Operate and clean equipment according to department procedures after each use.
  • Store, label, and date food items according to policy, and follow HACCP guidelines.
  • Comply with applicable health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
  • Take customer orders and prepare items requiring short preparation time.
  • Serve customers efficiently and in a friendly manner at multiple stations, including steam tables and grills.
  • Follow approved recipes and production standards to ensure food quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
  • Resolve customer concerns.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • 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, and Choice Auto and Home Program
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance/AD
  • Disability insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws
  • Instapay through the One @Work app
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