Grill Cook

Levy Sector

Short Hills, NJ, 07078

Full Time

29 May 2026

Gourmet

We are hiring immediately for a full time GRILL COOK position.
Location: Seton Hall University - 400 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079. Note: online applications accepted only.
Schedule: Full time; Days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.
Requirement: Two to five years of prior grill cooking experience is preferred.
Pay Range: $16.75 per hour to $18.00 per hour.

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At Gourmet Dining & Chartwells Higher Education, people are at the core of our business. Together we build innovative food service concepts and serve fresh, local and nutritious meals at over 270 college campuses across the country. Twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nation’s Restaurant News, at Gourmet Dining & Chartwells we take pride in creating opportunities for associates to grow their careers and achieve their development goals within the company.

Job Summary

Summary: Prepares food and serves customers at the grill station in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Takes orders from customer and prepares items requiring short preparation. Completes orders from steam tables and serves customers at multiple stations.
Serves customers in an efficient, friendly manner following established steps of service meeting outlined standards. Ensures 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.
Uses approved recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
Carries pans, kettles and trays of food to and from workstations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with established safety standards.
Stores foods in designated areas following standard wrapping, dating and food safety and rotation procedures.
Cleans, sanitizes and maintains all assigned work areas, equipment and utensils to ensure sanitation standards are met.
Resolves customer concerns and reports relevant information and concerns to supervisor.
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.

The Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential.

Full-time and part-time positions offer: 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Gourmet Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.

Gourmet

FAQ's:

Q) Does Levy hire for venue-based food service roles?

A) Yes, roles support stadiums, arenas, and event venues.

Q) Are event-day schedules common?

A) Yes, staffing aligns with event calendars.

Q) Do employees work in high-capacity environments?

A) Yes, large crowds are common.

Q) Are concession and premium service roles different?

A) Yes, responsibilities vary by service type.

Q) Is adaptability important?

A) Yes, event-driven operations require flexibility.