COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance

401K

Meal plan

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare seeks a full-time Cook at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL. Schedule: 6:00 am–3:00 pm or 12:00 pm–8:00 pm; days may vary. Prior grill/culinary and knife skills required to prepare meals per standards.

Perks include Paid time off, Insurance, 401K, and a Meal plan. Compensation ranges from $18 to $20 per hour, paid weekly or biweekly depending on site policy.

Qualifications

• Previous grill cooking and culinary experience required.
• Ability to read recipes and use knife skills.
• Experience with line prep and plating preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality items from standardized recipes.
• Ensures correct portioning and serves at proper temperatures.
• Maintains cleanliness and safe food handling practices.
• Stores and discards excess food per safety standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists with ordering and inventory as needed.
• Adheres to HACCP standards and safety policies.

Skills

Grill cooking

Culinary

Knife skills

Recipe reading

Line prep

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for full time COOK positions.


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


• Schedule: Full time schedule. 6:00 am to 3:00 pm and 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, days may vary. More details upon interview.


• Requirement: Previous grill cooking, culinary, knife skills, recipe reading, and line prep experience required.


• Perks: Paid time off, insurance, 401K, and a meal plan!


• Pay Range: $18.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour.

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, take responsibility for our commitments, and believe in helping one another achieve more together by realizing our unlimited potential.

Job Summary

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 gloves 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 positionsare 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 offerthe 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.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.