COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team at a renowned healthcare facility. This exciting role involves preparing high-quality meals, ensuring food safety, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. You will be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers numerous benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans. If you are passionate about culinary arts and want to make a positive impact on the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a culture of opportunity where your skills will help transform healthcare experiences.

Benefits

PTO

Insurance

401K

Employee Meal Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Previous culinary and kitchen/food prep experience required.
• Must have knife and time management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary Skills

Knife Skills

Time Management

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position.

Location: Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital - 1000 North Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedule. 1st and 2nd shifts; weekends required. Hours and days may vary; more details upon interview.

Requirement: Previous culinary and kitchen/food prep experience required. Must have knife and time management skills.

Perks: PTO, insurance, 401K, and employee meal plan!!

Pay Range: $18.00 to $20.00

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. Join a culture of opportunity with Morrison Healthcare. Our careers are filled with purpose and empower you to transform healthcare experiences.

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:

1. Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
2. 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.
3. Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
4. Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
5. Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
6. Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
7. Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
8. Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
9. Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
10. Attends in-service and safety meetings.
11. Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
12. Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
14. Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
15. Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
16. Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
17. The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
18. The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
19. 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, Identify 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).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. 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.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants. Candidates’ employment is subject to a background check and drug screening.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.