--- title: Cook at Compass Group USA in Washington, CT description: Compass Group USA is hiring for the Cook role in Washington, CT. Pays $21.5 per hour. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/cook-at-compass-group-usa-01a0b3cb-2efa-75f1-b7fb-c8ff4e592f38 date: 2026-11-15T08:39:39Z og_description: Join Compass Group USA as Cook in Washington, CT. Pays $21.5 per hour. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/ry64g9.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Compass Group USA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/compass-group-usa?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Washington, CT | | **Salary** | $21.5/hr | | **Type** | Full Time, Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 31, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Compass Group USA sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 49 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Compass Group USA. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $39,000 – $46,000 a year (median $43,000). ## Description - We are hiring immediately for full time and part time **COOK** positions. - **Location**: The Frederick Gunn School - 22 Kirby Road, Washington, CT 06793. *Note: online applications accepted only.* - **Schedule**: Full time and part time schedules. Days and hours may vary. Further details upon interview. - **Requirement**: Previous cooking experience required. - **Perks: Shift Meals, Uniforms Provided, Full Time Benefits, and Paid Holidays!** **Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available* - **Pay Range**: $20.00 per hour to $21.50 per hour. Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations. **We Make Applying Easy!** Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text **JOB** to **75000** and search **requisition ID number** **1559361.** The advertised program is an AI 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. 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Our meals are crafted from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, supporting sustainable agricultural practices that benefit our communities. But we don't stop at just foodservice – we take it to the next level by offering cutting-edge nutrition education programs that empower students to make smart, healthy choices daily. By combining nutritious meals with comprehensive education, we equip students with the essential tools they need to lead a healthy and thriving life. We believe in **nourishing the whole person, creating community** through great food and programming, and doing what’s right, every time. **We are Nourishing a Brighter Future.** ## 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 FISD 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 **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](https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FISD.pdf)* *or copy/paste the link below 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. FISD maintains a drug-free workplace. ## Skills - Safety Meetings/Toolbox Talks - Cleanliness - Cleaning - Cooking - Standardized Recipes - Kitchen Equipment Operation - Kilns - Production Planning - Certified HACCP Professional - Food Portioning - Store Presentation - Food and Beverage Service - Human Resources - Food Safety - Maintenance - Recordkeeping - ABB Production Planning - Portion Control - Safe Lifting Techniques ## Benefits - Mental Health - Health and Wellness Programs - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Critical Illness Insurance - Unpaid Leave - Legal Services - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Other Retirement and Savings - Transportation - Voluntary Supplemental Insurance - Pet Insurance - Food and Meals ## Related - [More jobs at Compass Group USA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/compass-group-usa?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Hospitality & Food Service jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Food & Beverage jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/food-and-beverage?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Cook jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/food-and-beverage/cook?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Food Service](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/food-and-beverage-services/food-service?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 39470 jobs - [Connecticut](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/connecticut?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 33968 jobs - [Compass Group USA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/compass-group-usa?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15435 jobs ## Related pages - [Food Service](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/food-and-beverage-services/food-service?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 39470 jobs - [Connecticut](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/connecticut?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 33968 jobs - [Compass Group USA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/compass-group-usa?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15435 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)