COOK, GRILL (FULL AND PART TIME)

Compass Group • Fairfield, CT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Grill Cook prepares food and serves customers at the grill station in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations. The role is based at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut, and is available in full-time and part-time schedules. Open availability is preferred, and shifts may vary. The fixed pay rate is $18.75 per hour.

The position involves taking customer orders, preparing items requiring short preparation, completing orders from steam tables, and serving customers at multiple stations. The Grill Cook follows approved recipes and production standards, maintains food quality and temperatures, and ensures proper portion control and food safety. The role also includes maintaining clean and sanitary work areas, equipment, and utensils; resolving customer concerns; keeping service records; and working safely with customers, coworkers, administrators, and managers.

The position requires at least 1–2 years of knife skills, cooking, and customer service experience, including the ability to monitor cooking temperatures and consistently meet food quality standards. Because this is a role in an educational facility, work may be reduced or cease during winter and summer breaks, potentially resulting in unpaid periods. Depending on business needs, associates may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during breaks.

Requirements

• At least 1–2 years of knife skills, cooking, and customer service experience.
• Ability to monitor cooking temperatures and consistently meet food quality standards.
• Ability to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Open availability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take customer orders and prepare items requiring short preparation; complete orders from steam tables and serve customers at multiple stations.
• Serve customers efficiently and courteously while following established service steps and standards.
• Ensure food is served at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty; taste prepared food items.
• Follow ticket-collection procedures and maintain records for the assigned work area during service periods.
• Use approved recipes and production standards to maintain quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
• Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food between workstations, stoves, and refrigerators in accordance with safety standards.
• Store food in designated areas using standard wrapping, dating, food-safety, and rotation procedures.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain assigned work areas, equipment, and utensils to meet sanitation standards.
• Resolve customer concerns and report relevant information and concerns to a supervisor.
• Attend in-service and safety meetings.
• Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
• Perform the job safely while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• 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 a choice auto and home program
• Medical insurance for full-time positions
• Dental insurance for full-time positions
• Vision insurance for full-time positions
• Life insurance/AD for full-time positions
• Disability insurance for full-time positions
• Commuter benefits for full-time positions
• Employee assistance program for full-time positions
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for full-time positions
• Eligible paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws

What This Job Offers

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