COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group • West Palm Beach, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures, and ensures quality food service at all times. The role prepares and serves food according to standardized recipes, production and service schedules, portioning requirements, temperature standards, and HACCP standards. It also includes kitchen cleaning and safe food storage, equipment operation and maintenance, record keeping, ordering and receiving supplies, and reporting maintenance needs or accidents. The Cook maintains good working relationships and a clean, safe work environment while following company safety procedures.

This is a full-time position at THC Good Samaritan in West Palm Beach, Florida. The schedule is 5:00 am to 7:30 pm, with days that may vary and rotating weekends and holidays. The fixed pay rate is $18.58 per hour. Previous customer service, grill cooking, and food preparation experience is required.

Requirements

• Previous customer service experience.
• Previous grill cooking experience.
• Previous food preparation experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions, meeting production, delivery, and service schedules.
• Serve meals or prepare them for delivery using correct portions and standards, ensuring food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty; taste all prepared food items.
• Use established ticket collection procedures during service and maintain records for the area worked.
• Clean the kitchen after preparation and serving; maintain cleanliness and store or discard excess food according to safe food-handling procedures.
• Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat, and store food and supplies according to standards.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assist with production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
• Assist with ordering and receiving food and supplies as required.
• Immediately report maintenance needs, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor.
• 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.
• Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
• Follow company safety policies, including using appropriate cut-resistant gloves, hot-item protective gloves, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.
• 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
• 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 federal, state, and local laws

What This Job Offers

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