--- title: Helper COOK at Compass Group USA in Oak Park, MI description: Compass Group USA is hiring for the Helper COOK role in Oak Park, MI. Pays $16 per hour. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/helper-cook-at-compass-group-usa-01a0b3c7-f556-7d5e-aab7-d0033e2bcab6 date: 2026-11-13T13:17:46Z og_description: Join Compass Group USA as Helper COOK in Oak Park, MI. Pays $16 per hour. Full-time role. Requires 2+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/k51kas.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** | Oak Park, MI | | **Salary** | $16/hr | | **Type** | Full Time, Part Time, Temporary | | **Posted** | Nov 13, 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:** Compass Group USA uses E-Verify. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $35,000 – $41,000 a year (median $38,000). ## Description - We are hiring immediately for full time and part time **HELPER COOK** positions. - **Location**: Oak Park Schools - 13701 Oak Park Boulevard, Oak Park, MI 48237. *Note: online applications accepted only.* - **Schedule**: Full time and part time schedules; Monday through Friday, hours may vary. More details upon interview. - **Requirement**: 2 years of prior cooking experience is required. - **Fixed Pay Rate:** $16.00 per hour. **Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available* **We Make Applying Easy!** Want to apply to this job via text messaging? 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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. 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Maintains food safety and sanitation standards in the preparation and kitchen areas. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** - Learns to read menu to estimate food requirements. Orders food from supplier or procures it from storage. - Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company production records and standardized recipes. - Learns to adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles. - Helps measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment. - Bakes, roasts, broils and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods under guidance. Adds seasoning to food during mixing or cooking under the instruction of others. - Tests food by tasting, smelling and piercing to determine that it is cooked. - Carves meat, portions food on serving plates, and adds gravies, sauces and garnishes to fill orders as directed. - Washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables and fruits. - Butchers chicken, fish and shellfish as directed. - Bakes bread, rolls, cakes and pastry as course of instruction permits. - Maintains work area and equipment. Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment. - Interacts with customers and coworkers in a courteous, efficient and friendly manner. - Ensures compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures. - 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](https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsK12.pdf)* *or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.* ** *Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf will be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.* **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:   Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 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