COOK - Full-Time & Part-Time Positions

Chartwells K12 is immediately hiring COOKS for full-time and part-time positions in Peekskill, NY. The location is 1072 Elm Street, Peekskill, NY 10566. Only online applications will be accepted.

Schedule: Full-time and part-time schedules are available, Monday through Friday, with varying hours. More details will be provided during the interview process.

Requirements: Previous culinary experience is required.

Pay Range: $18.00 to $19.00 per hour. Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.

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Chartwells K12's mission is to provide a positive and healthy dining experience for students by offering appealing and nutritious food options and tailored meal programs.

Job Summary: Prepares food according to federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations, and established policies and procedures. Ensures high-quality food service at all times.

• Prepares high-quality food items per standardized recipes.
• Serves or prepares meals for delivery, ensuring correct portioning, temperature, and presentation.
• Tastes all prepared food items.
• Follows established ticket collection procedures.
• Maintains records for the area worked during service periods.
• Cleans the kitchen to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Stores or discards excess food following safe food-handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and organized, ensuring proper food and supply storage.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record-keeping, and reporting.
• Assists in ordering and receiving food and supplies.
• Reports maintenance needs, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in-service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
• Performs job safely and maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures; adheres to HACCP standards.
• Maintains personal commitment to the safety of self and others.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to:
• Wearing medium-weight cut gloves when handling knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins, or cleaning a slicer.
• Using oven mitts, fryer gloves, or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers, or steamtables.
• Wearing slip-resistant shoes and utilizing proper lifting techniques.

About Compass Group: Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair treatment of all applicants and associates based on ability, achievement, and experience, regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. This job description is not exhaustive and the company reserves the right to modify job functions based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

• Retirement Plan.
• Associate Shopping Program.
• Health and Wellness Programs.
• Discount Marketplace.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Pet Insurance.
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for full-time positions).
• Life Insurance/AD and 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).

• Previous culinary experience required.
• Ability to prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Record keeping and reporting skills.
• Commitment to safety and following established procedures.