COOK (FULL AND PART TIME) at LSU

Compass Group•Baton Rouge, LA

2d•$11 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and company standards, guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures, ensuring quality food service. The position is based at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is available in full-time and part-time schedules. Schedules may vary based on operational needs. The role requires 1–2 years of cooking experience and a cooking assessment. This position involves preparing and serving food safely and consistently, maintaining cleanliness and food-handling standards, operating kitchen equipment, and supporting production planning and supply ordering. Work may be affected by periods of reduced food-service demand during educational breaks; depending on business needs, associates may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Any periods when work is not required may be unpaid and treated as a temporary layoff.

Requirements

1–2 years of cooking experience.
Successful completion of a cooking assessment.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Follow food-safety and handling procedures, including HACCP standards, and required personal protective equipment and safe-work practices.

Responsibilities

Prepare high-quality food 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 using 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 and maintain a clean, safe work environment, including commitment to personal and others' safety.
Ensure proper food presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
Follow company policies and safety procedures, including use of cut-resistant gloves when handling specified cutting tools, appropriate protective gloves for hot pans, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.
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, accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, and auto and home program options
Medical insurance (full-time associates)
Dental insurance (full-time associates)
Vision insurance (full-time associates)
Life insurance and AD&D (full-time associates)
Disability insurance (full-time associates)
Commuter benefits (full-time associates)
Employee assistance program (full-time associates)
Flexible spending accounts (full-time associates)
May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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