COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group, North America; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Willing to train!

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, is hiring a full-time Cook at Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, TN. You will prepare meals following recipes and ensure proper temperatures and appealing presentation.

Early morning shifts are available with rotating weekends; prior food service or cooking experience is preferred. Pay ranges from $19 to $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous food service and/or cooking experience is preferred.
• Location: Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center - Powell, TN.
• Full-time schedule: 5:00 am to 1:30 pm or 4:30 am to 1:00 pm, rotating weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food according to standardized recipes to meet production schedules.
• Ensures meals are served at correct temperatures and are visually appealing.
• Maintains cleanliness and proper storage of food and supplies.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment; assists in ordering and receiving supplies.
• Adheres to HACCP standards and safety policies.

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

• We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position.

• Location : Tennova North Knoxville Medical Center - 7565 Dannaher Drive, Powell, TN 37849. Note: online applications accepted only .

• Schedule : Full time schedule. Monday through Friday, 5:00 am to 1:30 pm. 4:30 am to 1:00 pm, rotating weekends. More details upon interview.

• Requirement : Previous food service and/or cooking experience is preferred.

• Perks: Willing to train!

• Pay Range: $19.00 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

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 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)