COOK (FULL and PART TIME)

Unidine is hiring immediately for a full‑time COOK position. Location: The Seasons – 7341 East Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, KY 41001. Schedule: Full‑time, Monday to Friday with rotating weekends and holidays. Hours may vary and will be discussed during the interview. Requirement: Prior short‑order and batch cooking experience required. Perks: Complimentary meal. Pay: $19.00 per hour. 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 Prepare high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery, and service schedules. Serve meals or prepare them for delivery using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Taste all prepared food items. Use established ticket collection procedures during service. Keep records from the area worked during service periods. Clean the kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Store or discard excess food in accordance with safe food‑handling procedures. Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensure food and supply items are stored per standards. Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed. Assist in production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required. Assist in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required. Report needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately. Attend in‑service and safety meetings. Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers. Perform job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment. Perform other duties as assigned. Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and maintenance of serving temperatures; follow HACCP standards. Show personal commitment to your own safety and that of others. Abide by all Company policies and procedures, including but not limited to: The use of medium‑weight cut gloves when handling 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. Benefits for Our Team Members Full‑time and part‑time positions offer benefits such as Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program. Full‑time positions also include 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. Periodic wage transparency information is available: Unidine is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details are available at #J-18808-Ljbffr