COOK (FULL TIME)

Morrison Living; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Willing to train

Free parking

Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Morrison Living is immediately hiring a full-time COOK for their Wesley Des Moines location. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food, maintaining cleanliness, and operating kitchen equipment. Candidates must possess high volume kitchen experience; pastry experience is preferred. The role offers a pay rate of $23.00 per hour and includes various benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans. Join a dedicated team in a supportive and efficient kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Prior high volume kitchen experience required.
• Pastry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining cleanliness.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.

Skills

High volume kitchen experience

Pastry experience

Job description

Morrison Living

Morrison Living is hiring immediately for a full‑time COOK position.

Location & Schedule

• Location: Wesley Des Moines - 1122 South 216 Street, Des Moines, WA 98198.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Further details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior high volume kitchen experience required; pastry experience preferred.
• Perks: Willing to train! Free parking!
• Fixed Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour.

Benefits for Our Team Members

• Full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits: 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: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Job Summary

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures, ensuring quality food service 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 them for delivery using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring food is at the correct temperature, attractive, and tasty. Tastes all prepared food items.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service and is responsible for records from the 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, ensuring 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 the 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.
• Demonstrates personal commitment to safety of self and others.
• Abides by all company policies and procedures, including:
• Using medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins, or cleaning a slicer.
• Using oven mitts, fryer gloves, or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers, or steamtables.
• Using slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Morrison Living is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating applicants and associates fairly based on 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 reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this reflects the position posted, the company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions based on business necessity.