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Compass Group

FOOD SERVICE UTILITY (FULL TIME)

Ames, IA

$14.75 - $17.50/hr

Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: Diversity of thought and inclusion for ... Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ...

Jostens

School Photographer - Bussey, IA

Bussey, IA · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Opt into text messaging during the application process for timely updates. * We care about your ... Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 ...

Compass Group

FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Oskaloosa, IA

$14.50 - $20/hr

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Compass Group

COOK (PART TIME)

Grimes, IA · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

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Chartwells K12

FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER (PART TIME)

Ames, IA · On-site

$13.75 - $16.75/hr

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Kuder Inc

Software Engineer Full Stack

Adel, IA · On-site

At this time, we're not able to consider candidates needing sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role. (This includes students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc ...

Jostens

School Photographer - Altoona, IA

Altoona, IA

$19 - $21/hr

Opt into text messaging during the application process for timely updates. * We care about your ... Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 ...

Chartwells K12

FOOD SERVICE WORKER (PART TIME)

Oskaloosa, IA · On-site

$14 - $17.25/hr

Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: Diversity of thought and inclusion for ... Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ...

Compass Group

FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER

Ames, IA · On-site

$13.75 - $16.75/hr

Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: Diversity of thought and inclusion for ... Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ...

Jostens

School Photographer - Altoona, IA

Altoona, IA · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Opt into text messaging during the application process for timely updates. * We care about your ... Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 ...

Jostens

School Photographer - Knoxville, IA

Knoxville, IA · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Opt into text messaging during the application process for timely updates. * We care about your ... Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 ...

Jostens

School Photographer - Bussey, IA

Bussey, IA

$19 - $21/hr

Opt into text messaging during the application process for timely updates. * We care about your ... Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 ...

Chartwells K12

FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Oskaloosa, IA · On-site

$14.50 - $20/hr

Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: Diversity of thought and inclusion for ... Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ...

Jostens

School Photographer - Bondurant, IA

Bondurant, IA · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Opt into text messaging during the application process for timely updates. * We care about your ... Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 ...

Compass Group

COOK

Oskaloosa, IA · On-site

$13.25 - $17.50/hr

Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: Diversity of thought and inclusion for ... Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ...

Compass Group

FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Oskaloosa, IA · On-site

$14.50 - $20/hr

Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: Diversity of thought and inclusion for ... Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they ...

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FOOD SERVICE UTILITY (FULL TIME)

Compass Group

Ames, IA

$14.75 - $17.50/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Compass Group rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 1,058 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

291st of 428 rated business services

Job description

  • We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD SERVICE UTILITY position.
  • Location: Ames Community SD  - 1921 Ames High Drive, Ames, IA 50010. Note: online applications accepted only.
  • Schedule: Full time schedule; days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.
  • Requirement: Prior food service experience is preferred, but not required; This position may require lifting up to 50lbs.
  • Pay Range:  $15.00 per hour to $16.50 per hour.
    *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1527947.

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


Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!


Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com.

Job Summary


Summary:  Maintains kitchen work areas, and keeps equipment and utensils clean and orderly.  
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Sweeps and mops floors to comply with safety and sanitation standards.
  • Washes worktables, walls, refrigerators, meat blocks and other food prep surfaces.
  • Removes trash and places it into designated containers. Steam cleans or hoses out garbage cans.
  • Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
  • Assists with banquet table and front of the house set up.
  • Assist with loading or unloading and delivering supplies and product.
  • Distributes supplies, utensils and portable equipment as needed.
  • Complies with outlined sanitation and safety requirements.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates at Chartwells K-12 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)

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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsK12.pdf

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.

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