COOK

We are looking for a full‑time Cook to join the Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services team in College Station, TX. The role involves preparing high‑quality food in compliance with federal, state, and corporate standards.

Location:

878 Houston Street, College Station, TX 77843.

Hours:

Full‑time. Schedule, hours, and days may vary and will be discussed during the interview.

USD $16.00–$17.00 per hour.

• Prepare high‑quality food items following standardized recipes and schedules.
• Serve meals or prepare meals for delivery, ensuring correct portioning, temperature, and presentation.
• Conduct ticket collection procedures during service and maintain accurate records.
• Keep kitchen clean and maintain high standards of cleanliness, properly storing or discarding excess food.
• Maintain refrigerators, storerooms, and kitchen equipment in safe, organized condition.
• Assists with production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
• Orders and receives all food and supplies as needed.
• Reports maintenance issues, faulty equipment, or accidents immediately to the supervisor.
• Attends safety, service, and compliance meetings.
• Maintains positive relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
• Performs all duties safely, maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Abides by all Company policies and procedures, including:
  • Use of medium‑weight cut gloves when handling knives, peelers, choppers, or slicing equipment.
  • Use of oven, fryer, or steamer gloves when handling hot pans.
  • Wear slip‑resistant shoes and apply proper lifting techniques.

• Previous cooking experience preferred.
• Ability to perform tasks safely in a fast‑paced kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food‑service regulations and HACCP standards is an advantage.

• Opportunities for training and development.
• Retirement plan.
• Associate shopping program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Discount marketplace.
• Identity theft protection.
• Pet insurance.
• Voluntary critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Legal services and choice auto & home program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full‑time positions.
• Life insurance/AD and disability insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

Because this position requires services in an educational facility, there may be periods of unpaid, temporary layoff during school breaks. Work may also be required year‑round at different locations depending on business needs.

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on 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 with or without a reasonable accommodation.