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Compass Group

COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group, Pasadena, California, United States, 91122

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Job Summary Position:

Full‑time Cook

Location:

Hillsides Home for Children, 940 Avenue 64, Pasadena, CA 91105

Schedule:

Wednesday through Sunday, hours may vary

Requirement:

Previous cooking experience required

Perks:

No late nights

Pay Range:

$20.00 to $22.00 per hour

Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Chartwells K12’s goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs.

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, meeting outlined standards, 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. Responsible for records from 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. Ensures 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 your own safety and that of others.

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

The use of medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.

The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.

The use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Associates at Chartwells K‑12 are offered many fantastic benefits.

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

In addition, full‑time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Chartwells K‑12 maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Chartwells K‑12 is an equal opportunity employer. At Chartwells K‑12 we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to 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 satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent 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.

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