We are hiring immediately for a full time and part time COOK position at Hudson Valley Community College located at 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy, NY 12180. Note: online applications accepted only. The schedule includes both full time and part time availability, Monday through Friday, with varying hours and some weekends included. More details will be provided during the interview.

Pay Range: $16.00 to $18.00. Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.

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Hospitality is the foundation upon which our company was built. Mazzone Hospitality originated over 30 years ago with a small restaurant in downtown Schenectady, and our commitment to customer service has brought us to where we are today as the most prestigious hospitality company in upstate New York. Currently, we operate within 18 different locations throughout the capital district and have over 1,000 employees on our team.

The Job Summary includes preparing food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensuring quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty.
• Tastes all prepared food items.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service and is responsible for records from the area worked during service periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat, ensuring food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, 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 while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control, and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to safety and that of others.

Mazzone maintains a drug-free workplace.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry, Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience.

• 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, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for full-time positions.

• Previous line cooking experience preferred.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and instructions.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Good working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Capability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment.