COOK (FULL TIME)

Job Summary We are hiring immediately for full‑time Cook positions at Purchase College, Purchase, NY 10577. Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Online applications only. Pay: $18.75—$20.00 per hour. Responsibilities Prepare high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery, and service schedules. Serve meals or prepare 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. Record area usage during service periods. Clean 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 supplies are stored per standards. Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed. Assist in production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required. Assist in ordering and receiving 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. Commit personally to your own safety and that of others. Abide by all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to: Use a medium‑weight cut glove when handling knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins, or cleaning a slicer. Use oven mitts, fryer gloves, or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers, or steatmasses. Use slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques. Benefits Opportunities for training and development. 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). Full‑time positions also offer paid and/or unpaid time‑off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed remotely, visit Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year‑round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 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: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug‑free workplace. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services