COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 17,908 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Paid and unpaid time off benefits

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is seeking a Full-Time Cook at LCMC - Lakeside Hospital in Metairie, LA. The Cook will prepare high-quality meals, adhering to all safety and health standards while ensuring a clean kitchen environment.

This role requires previous cooking experience and the ability to perform essential functions. Full-time positions also come with comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and various other insurances.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential functions satisfactorily with or without accommodation.
• Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Serves meals while ensuring quality and attractive presentation.
• Cleans the kitchen and maintains high standards of cleanliness.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.

Skills

Previous cook experience

Ability to adhere to safety standards

Job description

Job Details

• Position: Full‑Time Cook (Full‑time schedule; open availability preferred)
• Location: LCMC - Lakeside Hospital, 4700 South I‑10, Matairie, LA 70001
• Pay: $13.00 per hour – $16.00 per hour (online applications accepted only)

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 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.

Qualifications

• Previous cook experience required.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Benefits

• Full‑time and part‑time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.
• Full‑time positions also offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 classification protected by law.

Disclaimer

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.