COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Litchfield (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Healthcare in Litchfield is hiring for a full-time COOK position with immediate openings. The role requires 2 years of previous food service experience and involves preparing high-quality food items in compliance with standards.

Benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan. Ensure a clean kitchen environment while providing quality food service and maintaining good relationships with coworkers.

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous food service experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Cleans the kitchen and maintains high standards of cleanliness.
• Assists in ordering and receiving food supplies.

Skills

Food service experience

High-quality food preparation

Kitchen cleanliness

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

We are hiring immediately for full-time COOK positions.

Location: HSHS St Francis Hospital - 1215 Franciscan Drive, Litchfield, IL 62056. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full-time schedule. Days and hours may vary; every 3rd weekend included. More details upon interview.

Requirement: 2 years of previous food service experience is required.

Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $18.00 per hour.

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 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

• 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).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.