• HOURLY CHEF (FULL TIME)

    Compass Group, North AmericaJersey City, NJ 07308

    Job #2691334391

  • Gourmet

    • We are hiring immediately for a full time HOURLY CHEF position.

    • Location: New Jersey City University - 2039 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305 Note: online applications accepted only.

    • Schedule: Full time schedule. Days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.

    • Requirement: Prior cook experience is required, experience working in a higher education setting is a plus.

    • Pay range: $20.00 to $24.00

    *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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    At Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, people are at the core of our business. Together we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local and nutritious meals at over 270 college campuses across the country. Twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nation's Restaurant News, at Gourmet Dining & Chartwells we take pride in creating opportunities for associates to grow their careers and achieve their development goals within the company.

    Job Summary

    Summary: Directs, coordinates and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production and food-service associates.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food. Ensures all food handling, sanitation and customer service standards are met.

    • Supervises hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action.

    • Efficiently prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery and service schedules. Serves meals or prepares for delivery.

    • Ensures proper presentation, food quality, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.

    • Tracks food use, waste and consumption to requisition or purchase product.

    • Receives and inspects product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory.

    • Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.

    • Helps select and develop recipes and menus.

    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    The Benefits

    We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. Both full-time and part-time associates are eligible for the following 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)

    Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

    Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. 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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

    Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

    Gourmet Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.

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