COOK (FULL TIME)

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 using correct portioning, ensuring food is at the correct temperature, attractive, and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items. Uses established ticket collection procedures during service and maintains records of the area worked during service periods. Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures. Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat, ensuring that 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 safety for oneself and others. Abides by all company policies and procedures, including: Use of medium‑weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins, or cleaning a slicer. Use of oven mitts, fryer gloves, or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers, or steamtables. Use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques. Requirements Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a van. Culinary prep experience. Ability to perform essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. Location & Schedule SoVa Off Prem - 12000 Canon Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23606 Schedule: Full‑time, Wednesday – Sunday 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm (specifics determined at interview). Pay $19.00 to $21.00 per hour. Benefits Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits (including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home). Full‑time positions also offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts. Eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Equal Opportunity Statement Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on abilities, achievements, and experience, regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification. Additional Information Drug‑free workplace. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening (details: ). This job post is not an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities; the company reserves the right to modify essential functions as needed. Application Process Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until all openings for this position are filled. Reference Req ID: 1529678 #J-18808-Ljbffr Eurest USA