HELPER COOK (FULL TIME)
About the role
Chartwells K12 is hiring a full-time HELPER COOK position in Pembroke Pines, FL. Online applications are accepted only. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A fixed pay rate of $14.00 per hour is offered.
Responsibilities
- Learns to assist in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
- 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 that 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 guidelines 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.
Qualifications
Prior food handling, food preparation, customer service, and kitchen sanitation experience is required.
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)
Schedule
Full time schedule; Monday through Friday, 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Pay
Fixed Pay Rate: $14.00 per hour.
Skills
N/A
Benefits
- Both full-time and part-time positions offer retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, voluntary benefits, medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and paid time off benefits.
- Full-time positions also offer critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, choice auto and home program, and paid time off benefits.
Qualifications
Prior food handling, food preparation, customer service, and kitchen sanitation experience is required.
About Chartwells K12
Chartwells K12 makes students happier and healthier by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With over 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education, and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com.