Restaurant Associates + We have an opening for a full time COOK position. + Location: Audible - 1 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102 Note: online applications accepted only. + Schedule: Full Time: Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm + Requirement: Culinary experience preferred + Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1381512 . The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: http://olivia.paradox.ai/moSkg This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that would be a great fit for this role, you can refer them to this position and potentially earn an Employee Referral Bonus! Click here (http://www.altogethergreat.com/wp-content/uploads/HourlyFrontline\_Quick\_Study\_Guide\_MyReferral-1.pdf) to view the step-by-step instructions to refer a friend to this position. Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work in 2021 This is R/A ! Job Summary 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 by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items. + Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods. + Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures. + Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures 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. + Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others. + Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to: + The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using 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. Associates at Restaurant Associates 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) Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to: + The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using 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. 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_RA.pdf) for paid time off benefits information. 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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.