COOK, HELPER (Part Time)

• We have an opening for a Part Time COOK, HELPER position.
• Location:  1400 N. Hurstbourne PKWY, Louisville, KY, 40223.  Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule:  Monday - Friday.
• Requirement:  Must have Cook and/or Food Service experience.

If you have a positive attitude and a love for learning, you may be interested in joining our team.

Eurest is recognized worldwide for standards of service and excellence within the foodservice industry. Embracing an ownership mindset, Eurest leverages global resources, promotes a local presence and enriches the communities we serve. The Eurest Promise, “connect with people, inspire through food, create solutions, and live our promise,” is exemplified throughout our organization. Eurest is proud to serve the world’s most respected successful corporations, including many of the Fortune 500.

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:

• 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.
• Interacts with customers and coworkers in a courteous, efficient and friendly manner.
• Ensures compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures.
• Sweeps and mops floors at appropriate intervals to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
• Operates large electric machines such as dishwashers, sanitizers, trash compactors, and glass crushers.
• Washes worktables, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks and all other food prep surfaces as assigned.
• Segregates and removes trash and garbage and places it in designated containers. Steam cleans or hoses out garbage cans in appropriate and assigned areas.
• Washes dishes, posts, pans, utensils and other food preparation machines and equipment.
• Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas observing all safe lifting standards.
• Assists with banquet table and front of the house set up as requested.
• Assist with loading or unloading and delivering supplies and product.
• Distributes supplies, utensils and portable equipment as needed.
• Complies with all outlined sanitation and safety requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
 

Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

 

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.

Req ID: 12703