COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal plan

Health plans

Paid time off

401(k) on day 1

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is seeking a Food Handler at Viera Hospital in Melbourne, Florida. The successful candidate will prepare meals following strict guidelines and ensure high-quality food service is provided at all times. Key responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining a clean kitchen, and assisting in inventory management.

The role requires one year of food handling experience and full-time availability, including weekends. Compensation ranges from $15.00 to $18.00 per hour, along with benefits like health plans and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of previous food handling experience required.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Full-time availability; schedule may vary with weekends required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items according to recipes and instructions.
• Serve meals ensuring correct portioning and temperature.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and store food per standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assist in food ordering and receiving.

Skills

Food handling experience

Ability to follow safety standards

Teamwork

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serve meals or prepare for delivery using correct portioning, ensuring food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty; taste all prepared food items.
• Use ticket collection procedures during service and maintain accurate records.
• Clean kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness; store or discard excess food in accordance with safe food‑handling procedures.
• Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat; store food and supplies per standards.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assist in production planning, record keeping and reporting.
• Assist in ordering and receiving all food and supplies.
• Report needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to supervisor immediately.
• Attend in‑service and safety meetings.
• Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Perform job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follow HACCP standards.
• Commit to personal safety and that of others.
• Abide by company policies and procedures (e.g., use of gloves, mitts, slip‑resistant shoes, proper lifting techniques).

Qualifications

• One (1) year of previous food handling experience required.
• Full‑time availability; schedule may vary; weekends required.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Location & Schedule

Viera Hospital – 8745 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940. Full‑time schedule; weekdays and weekends; hours may vary. Online applications only.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay: $15.00 to $18.00.
• Meal plan, health plans, paid time off, sick time, uniforms, 401(k) on day 1.
• Other benefits: retirement plan, health and wellness programs, pet insurance, etc.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We commit to treating all applicants 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.

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