COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

FSAs

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare of Monument Health Main Hospital in Rapid City, SD is hiring for full-time Cook positions. Training available; nights, weekends, and holidays may apply. Pay range is $17.00–$20.00 per hour with benefits. Online applications only—hourly wage recognized and explained during interview process.

Roles include food preparation, portion control, HACCP compliance, and collaboration with staff. Prior cooking experience is preferred but not required as training is provided.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience preferred, but training is available.
• Ability to follow recipes and safety standards.
• Availability for full-time shifts, including nights and weekends.

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 attractive and tasty; taste all prepared items.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe food-handling procedures; store or discard excess food per standards.
• Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean; ensure proper storage of food and supplies.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed; assist in ordering and receiving of food and supplies.

Skills

Cooking experience

Willingness to train

Job description

Overview

We are hiring immediately for full‑time COOK positions at Monument Health Main Hospital (353 Fairmont Boulevard, Rapid City, SD 57701). Online applications only.

Schedule: Full‑time with variable days and hours; nights, weekends, and holidays included (details during interview).

Requirement: Previous cooking experience is preferred, but we are willing to train.

Pay Range: $17.00 – $20.00 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

• 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 attractive and tasty; taste all prepared food items.
• Use established ticket collection procedures during service; responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
• Clean kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness; store or discard excess food according to safe food‑handling procedures.
• Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat; ensure food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assist in production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
• Assist in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Report needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the 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 all Company policies and procedures, including but not limited to:

Company Policies and Safety

• Use medium‑weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins, or cleaning a slicer.
• Use oven mitts, fryer gloves, or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers, or steamtables.
• Use slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Benefits for Our Team Members

• Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity 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 Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Paid and unpaid time‑off benefits are available in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. 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.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position; the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Background Screening

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

Application Information

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Applications remain open until all openings are filled. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.