COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is seeking a dedicated food service professional in Kenner, Louisiana. The role involves preparing high-quality food according to standards and serving meals while maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Candidates should have cooking experience and the ability to follow safety protocols and procedures. The position offers various benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan, while adhering to a drug-free workplace policy. The hiring process is ongoing, and background screenings may be required.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience is a plus.
• Must be able to perform essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery, ensuring correct portioning and temperature.
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness and operates kitchen equipment as instructed.

Job description

Job Summary

Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, ensuring high quality food service at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery, ensuring correct portioning, temperature, and presentation.
• Tastes all prepared food items to verify quality.
• Uses ticket collection procedures during service and maintains accurate records of the area worked.
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness by cleaning after preparation and service, and discarding or storing excess food safely.
• Cleans refrigerators and storerooms, storing food and supplies per regulations.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists with production planning, record‑keeping, and reporting.
• Assists with ordering and receiving all food and supplies.
• Reports needed maintenance, equipment issues, or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in‑service and safety meetings.
• Maintains positive working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
• Performs work safely while maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Commits personally to safety for self and others.
• Abides by company policies and procedures, including use of gloves, oven mitts, and slip‑resistant shoes; proper lifting techniques.

Qualifications

Previous cooking experience is a plus. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits including critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and choice auto and home program.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Other Information

Background screening may be required for certain positions. Applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. 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 protected classification.