COOK (FULL TIME)
Compass Group•Washington, DC
•Onsite
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 position prepares food from standardized recipes and instructions, supports meal service and delivery, and maintains food quality, presentation, portion control, and safe serving temperatures. The role also helps with production planning, record keeping, ordering, receiving, and maintaining kitchen equipment and clean, safe food-storage and work areas.
Requirements
- Previous cooking experience is required.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions, meeting production, delivery, and service schedules.
- Serve meals or prepare food for delivery, using correct portions and ensuring food meets standards, 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 service, maintain cleanliness standards, 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 needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or 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 personal commitment to the safety of self and others.
- Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
- Follow company policies and procedures, including required protective equipment and safe lifting practices when handling knives, hot pans, or other equipment.
- 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)
- May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
