Cook - Performance Dining

Compass Group • Norman, OK

4d

About The Position

The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures, ensuring quality food service at all times. The role prepares and presents food according to standardized recipes and service schedules, maintains food safety and cleanliness standards, and supports kitchen production, inventory, and equipment needs.

Requirements

• Follow applicable food safety standards, including HACCP and safe food-handling procedures.
• Use appropriate protective equipment and safe work practices, including cut-resistant gloves, oven/fryer/steamer gloves, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.

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 prepared food items.
• Use established ticket collection procedures during service and maintain records for the area worked.
• 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.
• Assist with ordering and receiving food and supplies.
• 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 and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
• Follow company safety policies, including wearing appropriate cut-resistant gloves when handling knives and other cutting tools, protective gloves when handling hot equipment or pans, slip-resistant shoes, and using proper lifting techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Instapay (early access to wages) and high-interest savings through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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