COOK (FULL TIME)

About the role

Eurest is hiring immediate full-time COOK positions at United Health Group - 11000 Optum Circle, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Online applications are accepted only. The schedule is full-time, Monday - Friday, day shift. Perks include no nights or weekends, and an internal employee referral bonus is available.

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.
• Aids in production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
• Aids 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.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of culinary experience in scratch kitchens required.
• Catering experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Ability to follow established policies and procedures.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management skills.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects.

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
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Pay

$20.00 per hour to $21.00 per hour

Schedule

Full time schedule. Monday - Friday, day shift.

Benefits

• No nights or weekends!
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Company Information

• Eurest is recognized worldwide for standards of service and excellence within the foodservice industry.
• Eurest leverages global resources, promotes a local presence, and enriches the communities we serve.
• The Eurest Promise, "connect with people, inspire through food, create solutions, and live our promise," is exemplified throughout our organization.
• We serve the world's most respected successful corporations, including many of the Fortune 500.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Eurest is an equal opportunity employer. At Eurest, 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.

Contact Information

• For more information, visit Compass Group website.
• To apply, visit Eurest USA Careers Page.