COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 23,391 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Pet Insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is seeking to hire immediately for full-time COOK positions at UF Shands Gainesville. This role involves preparing high-quality meals and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

The position requires 2 years of cooking experience, with a pay range of $16.98 to $19.00 per hour. Full-time employees enjoy various benefits, including health programs and retirement plans.

Join us to make a difference in the lives of patients and your community!

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous cooking experience is required.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Job Details

• We are hiring immediately for full time COOK positions.
• Location: UF Shands Gainesville - 1505 South West Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: 2 years of previous cooking experience is required.
• Pay Range: $16.98 per hour to $19.00 per hour.

Company Overview

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you’ll join a culture that values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. Here, your work has purpose: to nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served.

For more than 70 years, Morrison has supported leading health systems nationwide with culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. With more than 31,000 dedicated team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, we empower and uplift each other by working together, taking responsibility for our commitments, and believing in helping one another achieve more together by realizing our unlimited potential.

Job 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 glove 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.

Benefits For Our Team Members

• Full‑time and part‑time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other 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).

Additional Benefits

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, access paid time‑off benefits information at https://www.compass‑usa.com/wp‑content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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.

Background Screening

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

Application Information

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The application deadline is ongoing until all openings are filled. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Drug‑Free Workplace

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.