COOK (FULL TIME)

Morrison Living; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a passionate Cook to join their culinary team. This full-time role offers a vibrant work environment with no nights or weekends, allowing you to enjoy a balanced life while creating memorable dining experiences. You'll be responsible for preparing high-quality meals, ensuring food safety, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. With a robust benefits package and a supportive team, this position is perfect for those who thrive in a collaborative setting and are dedicated to culinary excellence.

Benefits

No nights or weekends

Shift meal provided

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of full-service scratch cooking experience required.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and maintain food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Cleans kitchen and maintains high standards of cleanliness.

Skills

Scratch Cooking

Food Safety Standards

Portion Control

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Preparation Tools

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Morrison Living

Morrison Living is hiring immediately for full-time COOK positions.

• Location: Salem, VA 24153
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: 1-2 years of full service scratch cooking experience required.
• Perks: No nights or weekends! Shift meal provided!
• Pay Range: $17.00 to $20.00 per hour.

What's in it for you

A fun work environment, robust benefits package, great team members, and a career with one of the top hospitality companies in the nation. You'll work with a talented and supportive team that makes a real impact in the lives of those we serve.

You'd make a great addition to our team

Our culinary team is the core of our business. If you enjoy creating memorable experiences and are passionate about hospitality and culinary excellence, you will be a great addition to the Morrison Living team!

Job Summary

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 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 offer benefits including Retirement Plan, Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits such as Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Auto & Home discounts.
• Full-time positions additionally offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and FSAs.

Associates may be eligible for paid/unpaid time off benefits according to law. For specific benefits in Washington State, Maryland, or remote roles, click here for details.

Morrison Living is part of Compass Group, an equal opportunity employer. We treat all applicants fairly regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected class.

Qualified candidates must perform essential functions satisfactorily with or without accommodations. This job post may not list all responsibilities, skills, or requirements. The company reserves the right to modify the job as needed.

Applications are accepted ongoing. Morrison Living maintains a drug-free workplace.