Cook (Full Time And Part Time)

Compass Group•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, regulations, and established policies and procedures. The position ensures quality food service and proper food presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, while following HACCP standards and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The role is based at the University of Houston-Clearlake in Houston, Texas. Full-time and part-time schedules are available, with days and hours that may vary and open availability required. Work may be reduced or paused during educational facility breaks when food service needs decline or cease; such periods may be unpaid temporary layoffs. Depending on business needs, year-round work may be required, potentially at a different location during breaks. The advertised pay range is $12.00 to $16.00 per hour. The position requires prior experience preparing food according to applicable standards and guidelines. Full-time and part-time associates are eligible for training and development opportunities, a retirement plan, an associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, a discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits. Full-time positions also offer medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, an employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts. Associates may also be eligible for paid or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

Prior experience preparing food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards and guidelines.
Open availability; days and hours may vary.
Ability to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Commitment to personal safety and the safety of others.

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 meeting standards for food temperature, appearance, and taste.
Taste prepared food items.
Follow established ticket collection procedures during service.
Maintain records for the assigned work area during service periods.
Clean the kitchen after food preparation and service, maintaining high cleanliness standards.
Store or discard excess food in accordance with 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, reporting, and ordering and receiving food and supplies as required.
Report maintenance needs, faulty equipment, and accidents to the supervisor immediately.
Attend in-service and safety meetings.
Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
Perform work safely and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Ensure proper food presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
Use required safety measures, including appropriate cut-resistant gloves when handling knives or food-processing tools, protective gloves when handling 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 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&D (full-time positions)
Disability Insurance (full-time positions)
Commuter Benefits (full-time positions)
Employee Assistance Program (full-time positions)
Flexible Spending Accounts (full-time positions)
Potential eligibility for paid and/or unpaid time off according to applicable laws
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