HELPER COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

About the role

Chartwells K12 is hiring for a HELPER COOK position at Kingsley Area Schools. Online applications are accepted. The position is full time and part time, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM as needed by client.

Responsibilities

• Learns to assist in the preparation and cooking of various food items prior to being considered a qualified, skilled cook.
• Maintains food safety and sanitation standards in the preparation and kitchen areas.
• Reads menu to estimate food requirements.
• Orders food from supplier or procures it from storage.
• Cooks food in accordance with company production records and standardized recipes.
• Adjusts thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils and steams meats, fish, vegetables and other foods under guidance.
• Adds seasoning to food during mixing or cooking under the instruction of others.
• Tastes, smells and pierces food to determine it is cooked.
• Carves meat, portions food on serving plates, and adds gravies, sauces and garnishes to fill orders as directed.
• Washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables and fruits.
• Butchers chicken, fish and shellfish as directed.
• Bakes bread, rolls, cakes and pastry as course of instruction permits.
• Maintains work area and equipment.
• Fulfills sanitation and safety principles in handling food and equipment.
• Interacts with customers and coworkers in a courteous, efficient and friendly manner.
• Ensures compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Prior cooking experience is preferred.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

None specified.

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

$15.00 per hour to $16.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full time and part time schedule; Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM as needed by client.

Benefits

• Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available
• Free uniforms!
• Shift meal!
• Major holidays and weekends off!

About Chartwells K12

Chartwells K12 makes students happier and healthier by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent.