COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Berkeley, MO

12d

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 food to standardized recipes and instructions, serves meals or readies them for delivery, and ensures appropriate portions, temperatures, presentation, and taste while following HACCP and safe food-handling standards. The Cook also helps with production planning, record keeping, ordering, and receiving supplies; maintains kitchen cleanliness and equipment; and reports maintenance needs, faulty equipment, or accidents to a supervisor. The position is full time in Berkeley, Missouri, with a Monday–Friday schedule and hours that may vary. At least one year of experience is required. Positions at this location require proof of certain vaccinations, boosters, and/or regular testing, subject to legally recognized exemptions.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience.
Meet the location's vaccination, booster, and/or regular testing requirements, subject to legally recognized exemptions.
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 and meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
Serve meals or prepare them for delivery, using correct portions and meeting standards for temperature, presentation, and taste; taste prepared food items.
Follow established ticket collection procedures during service and maintain records for the assigned work area.
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 as required.
Assist with 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.
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 medium-weight cut gloves when handling or using specified cutting tools, protective gloves when handling hot pans, and slip-resistant shoes, and using proper lifting techniques.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Free shift meal.
Internal employee referral bonus available.
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, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, and Disability Insurance for full-time positions.
Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for full-time positions.
Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.