Cook
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Salary$17/hr
LocationNew Carlisle, IN
Work modeon-site
SeniorityEntry
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedJul 23, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live3d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Jul 23, 202640% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
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Reports to the Chef or Chef Manager
Responsible for preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and/or catered events
Operate kitchen equipment including oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives
Exhibit great customer service in all aspects of this job
Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature
Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, rotating stock and following labeling procedures
Monitor, cook and prepare foods using methods such as tasting, smelling, or food thermometers
Prepare stations according to company guidelines
Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods
Season, weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes
Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables
Carve, trim and prepare meats and seafood
Compile and maintain records of food usage
Follow food specification amounts and assist in forecasting of preparation needs
Prepare and serve food to customers in a timely manner
Communicate with supervisor regarding kitchen equipment/supply needs
Adhere to company standards for safety, proper food handling, sanitation, uniform guidelines, and productivity
Provide excellent customer service including being attentive, approachable, greeting and thanking customers
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures
May bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries
May wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment
May assist with inventory
May assist in supporting culinary staff at numerous stations
Sit, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, pull & lift items weighing 40 pounds or less
Stand for long periods of time
Manual dexterity and auditory and visual skills
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Career growth opportunities
Employee perks and rewards
Sign on bonus
Who We Are:
NEXDINE Hospitality’s family of brands provides dining, hospitality, fitness center and facility management services to businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior living, and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed programs. The NEXDINE Experience is responsive, transparent, and authentic. Learn more at www.NEXDINE.com.
Job Details
About the role
Position: Cook
Location: New Carlisle, IN
Hours: Full Time/Part Time
Pay Rate: Starting at $17/hr
Pay Frequency: Weekly – Direct Deposit
What We Offer You:
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$500 Sign on Bonus!
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Generous Compensation & Benefits Package
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Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
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Company-Paid Life Insurance
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401(k) Savings Plan
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Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Career Growth Opportunities
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Various Employee Perks and Rewards
Cook Job Summary:
The Cook reports to the Chef or Chef Manager. The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and/or catered events. The Cook may be required to operate equipment, including but not limited to an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef’s knives. Representing not only the client but NEXDINE as well, the Cook needs to exhibit great customer service in all aspects of this job.
Cook Essential Functions and Key Tasks:
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Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
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Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and other equipment.
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Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, rotating stock and following food company labeling & dating procedures.
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Monitor, cook and prepare foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or utilization of food thermometers.
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Responsible for preparation of stations, as directed, according to company guidelines.
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Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
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Season, weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes with guidance from supervisor, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
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Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.
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Carve, trim and prepare meats and seafood for hot or cold service.
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May bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries.
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May wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, or other cooking equipment.
•
Compile and maintain records of food usage.
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May assist with inventory.
•
Follow food specification amounts provided by supervisor. Assist in forecasting of preparation needs.
•
Prepare and serve food to customers in a timely manner.
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May assist in supporting culinary staff at numerous stations as directed.
•
Communicate with supervisor regarding kitchen equipment/supply needs.
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Adhere to and promote company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, uniform guidelines, and productivity.
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Provide excellent customer service to include being attentive, approachable, greeting and thanking customers.
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May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a kitchen environment whereby employees may be exposed to and/or required to operate equipment, including but not limited to, an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chef’s knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat, steam, fire and noise.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee may be required to sit, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, and push, pull & lift items weighing 40 pounds or less. Employee may be required to stand for long periods of time. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
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