COOK (FULL TIME), Stockton

Job Summary We are hiring immediately for a full‑time COOK position at the University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211. Online applications only. Full‑time; Sunday through Thursday, hours may vary. Pay: $17.00–$17.50 per hour. Internal employee referral bonus available.

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 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.

Requirements

Previous high‑volume production experience preferred.

Proficient knowledge of knife skills required.

Ability to perform essential functions of the position safely and meet food‑service standards.

Benefits Full‑time and part‑time positions offer retirement, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, voluntary benefits, and more. Full‑time positions also offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance,commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts.

EEO Statement 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.

Other Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Bon Appétit maintains a drug‑free workplace. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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