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HELPER COOK (FULL TIME)

$16.5 per hour

Compass Group

Chartwells K12

  • We are hiring immediately for full time HELPER COOK positions.

  • Location : Community High School District - 4436 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Note: online applications accepted only .

  • Schedule : Full time schedule; Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. More details upon interview.

  • Requirement : Prior experience with pizza cooking.

  • Perks: Wil train, no nights or weekends!

  • Pay Range: $16.50 per hour to $18.50per hour. *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private 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 .

Job Summary

Summary: Learns to assists in the preparation and cooking of various food items prior to being considered a qualified, skilled cook. Maintains food safety and sanitation standards in the preparation and kitchen areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Learns to read menu to estimate food requirements. Orders food from supplier or procures it from storage.

  • Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company production records and standardized recipes.

  • Learns to adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles.

  • Helps measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.

  • Bakes, roasts, broils and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods under guidance. Adds seasoning to food during mixing or cooking under the instruction of others.

  • Tests food by tasting, smelling and piercing 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. Follows principles of sanitation and safety 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.

Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

  • 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)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here ( or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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 will 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.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.

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