COOK (FULL TIME)

About the Role

Flik Independent School Dining (FISD) is hiring immediately for a full-time Cook position at Rye Country Day School. FISD has been leading the way in transforming private and independent school foodservice across 300 communities for over four decades, delivering exceptional foodservice experiences with meals crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients that support sustainable agricultural practices. FISD also offers cutting-edge nutrition education programs that empower students to make smart, healthy choices. The team is committed to nourishing the whole person, creating community through great food and programming, and doing what's right every time.

Location: Rye Country Day School - 10 Cedar Street, Rye, NY 10580. Online applications accepted only. Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full time schedule, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Further details upon interview.

Perks

• Free uniforms and meals
• Paid time off
• Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations
• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Job Summary

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures 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, 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.
• Demonstrates 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 a 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.

Requirements

• Previous culinary experience preferred.
• Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Associates at FISD are offered many fantastic benefits. Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• 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

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. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, paid time off benefits information is available at: https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FISD.pdf

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