Calling all dedicated and skilled culinary professionals! If you're seeking a rewarding role while pursuing your college education, look no further than Chartwells Higher Education. We are excited to offer immediate openings for passionate individuals like you to join our esteemed food service team as Cooks - Food Service Workers. Whether you're looking for part-time or full-time positions, this is an opportunity to play an essential cooking role in preparing high-quality food items, delivering exceptional service, and upholding the highest standards of food safety.
If you have a love for cooking, possess a keen attention to detail, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize cleanliness, we would be thrilled to have you as part of our outstanding food service team. Join us in revolutionizing the on-campus dining experience and making a positive impact on the lives of students at the renowned University of Utah! Take the first step toward a fulfilling culinary journey and keep reading about what we have to offer.
THE BASICS
Pay: Starts at $17.00 per hour.
Schedule: The shifts for this part-time or full-time kitchen staff position may vary based on business needs, more details upon interview!
Benefits:
In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to our culinary staff:
We know how critical it is to provide you with the support you need to care for yourself and your loved ones. We believe in taking care of our team, both on and off the job. That's why we offer a streamlined 3-minute, mobile-friendly application process - because we know your time is valuable. If you're ready to take your cooking skills to the next level and join a culinary team that values hard work and good times, complete our application today!
YOUR DAY AS COOK - FOOD SERVICE WORKER
As a Cook - Food Service Worker at Chartwells Higher Ed, your day revolves around culinary excellence and providing high-quality food to our college community. You start by reviewing standardized recipes and instructions, and meticulously preparing exceptional food items with precision and skill. Whether you're serving in the dining hall or preparing delivery orders, you take pride in portioning accurately, maintaining ideal temperatures, and presenting each dish with an artistic touch. Every meal is an opportunity to delight and nourish our guests, and you embrace it wholeheartedly.
Throughout the day, you ensure accurate record-keeping by following established ticket collection procedures. Your meticulousness contributes to the efficiency of our cooking operations. After each meal service, you prioritize maintaining a clean and sanitary environment, leaving no corner untouched. From cleaning the kitchen and wiping down countertops to scrubbing cooking utensils, you uphold our high standards of cleanliness. You handle excess food with care, follow safe procedures for storage or disposal, and keep refrigerators and storerooms impeccably organized according to our standards.
Operating and maintaining kitchen equipment comes naturally to you. By diligently following instructions, you ensure the smooth functioning and longevity of our equipment, keeping our food production uninterrupted. You actively participate in production planning, record keeping, and reporting, providing valuable insights to optimize our operations.
Ordering and receiving food and supplies is an integral part of your Cook role, ensuring accurate inventory management for well-stocked and efficient kitchens. Safety is paramount, and you promptly report any maintenance issues, faulty equipment, or accidents to your supervisor. Your commitment to staying updated with industry practices through in-service and safety meetings fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Your friendly demeanor and excellent communication skills contribute to a collaborative and supportive work environment, building positive relationships with your colleagues, customers, administrators, and managers.
Above all, you prioritize safety, maintaining a clean and secure workplace for yourself and your colleagues. Your dedication to upholding high standards of cleanliness and safe cooking practices allows us to deliver exceptional food service with confidence. Each day as a Cook - Food Service Worker brings new opportunities to showcase your culinary skills, contribute to a vibrant campus dining experience, and make a positive impact on the lives of our students and community. Join our kitchen team today and embrace the joy of cooking with us!
REQUIREMENTS FOR A COOK - FOOD SERVICE WORKER
Do you have a passion for cooking? Are you detail-oriented and organized? Can you maintain a clean workspace while keeping up with high demand? Do you have the ability to stay calm in a fast-paced culinary environment? If yes, you might just be perfect for this kitchen position! We also require:
LEARN A LITTLE ABOUT US: CHARTWELLS HIGHER ED
As a leading food service and support services company, Compass Group North America is a family of great companies building experiences for all of our customers. At colleges around the country, we reinvent the on-campus dining experience. We are bound by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success. We are proud to have received several awards as a company, including "Forbes' Best Employer for Diversity", Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Company", Fortune Magazine's "Change the World" list, and more.
We recognize that we couldn't provide the stellar services we do without our staff. Every team member is valuable to us. Whether working 14 hours a week or 40, we provide all of our employees access to affordable, voluntary benefits. We believe in honoring what makes us different and supporting each other's growth and expansion so that we all can be our best. Recognition, learning opportunities, career growth, and a people-first culture are some of the things we offer each and every person who comes to work with us!
WE CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our cooking team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to bettering your skills in the kitchen, we want to hear from you! Don't wait - apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling culinary career with endless possibilities. Let's work together to make great things happen when you work with us as a Cook - Food Service Worker!
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