COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Taylor Mill, KY

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About The Position

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures, ensuring quality food service. This is a full-time position in Covington, Kentucky, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The fixed pay rate is $18.00 per hour. Further schedule details are provided during the interview. The Cook prepares and serves food according to standardized recipes and service requirements, maintains food quality and safe temperatures, and follows HACCP and safe food-handling standards. The role also involves maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, operating and caring for kitchen equipment, assisting with production planning and inventory tasks, and reporting workplace issues to a supervisor. The employer describes a workplace focused on food and hospitality, inclusion, hands-on training, and employee development. Free meals, uniforms, and laundering service are available at select locations. Benefits vary by employment status; full-time associates are offered additional benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, an employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts.

Requirements

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Follow applicable food-safety, HACCP, company, and workplace-safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Previous customer service experience preferred.
Knife skills experience preferred.

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 outlined standards; ensure food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty; taste prepared food items.
Use established ticket-collection procedures during service and maintain records for the assigned work area during service periods.
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 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 needed maintenance, 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 while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
Commit to personal safety and the safety of others, following company policies and required protective practices, including use of cut-resistant gloves, appropriate gloves for hot equipment, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.

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 (full-time positions)
Dental insurance (full-time positions)
Vision insurance (full-time positions)
Life Insurance/AD (full-time positions)
Disability Insurance (full-time positions)
Commuter Benefits (full-time positions)
Employee Assistance Program (full-time positions)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) (full-time positions)
Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits may be available in accordance with applicable laws
Free meals, uniforms, and laundering service at select locations