COOK (PART TIME)

Compass Group • Canton, TX

7d • $12 - $13 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares food according to applicable federal, state, and company standards, guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures, and ensures quality food service. This is a part-time position at Canton ISD in Canton, Texas. The schedule is part time, with days varying, generally from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; further details are provided during the interview. Prior cooking experience is preferred but not required. Pay is $12.25 to $12.50 per hour.

The role includes preparing and serving food, maintaining food quality and safe temperatures, following standardized recipes and HACCP standards, and keeping kitchen areas and equipment clean and properly maintained. It also involves food and supply handling, service records, production planning, ordering and receiving supplies, reporting maintenance needs or incidents, attending safety meetings, and working safely with colleagues and customers. Educational facility schedules may include unpaid periods during school breaks when work is not required; depending on business needs, work may be available year-round, potentially at another location.

Requirements

• Prior cooking experience is preferred but not required.
• Follow applicable food safety, safe food-handling, and HACCP standards.
• Follow required safety procedures, including using appropriate protective gloves when handling knives or hot items, wearing slip-resistant shoes, and using proper lifting techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Prior cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food according to standardized recipes and instructions, production plans, and service schedules.
• Serve meals or prepare them for delivery, using correct portions and standards, maintaining appropriate food temperatures, and ensuring food is attractive and tasty; taste prepared food items.
• Use established ticket collection procedures during service and maintain records for the assigned work area.
• Clean the kitchen after preparation and service, maintain cleanliness, and store or discard excess food according to safe food-handling procedures.
• Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and orderly, and store food and supplies according to standards.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assist with production planning, record keeping, and reporting.
• Assist with ordering and receiving food and supplies.
• Report maintenance needs, faulty equipment, and accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attend in-service and safety meetings.
• Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
• Work safely and maintain a clean, safe work environment, including following applicable company safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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
• May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed