COOK (FULL TIME)

Morrison Healthcare; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team at a renowned healthcare facility. This full-time position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact by preparing high-quality meals for patients and staff. You'll be responsible for maintaining food safety standards while ensuring delicious meals are served at the right temperature and presentation. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive work environment, this role provides an opportunity to grow your culinary skills while contributing to the health and well-being of the community.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Discount Marketplace

Health & Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 2 years of cooking and food service experience required.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items per standardized recipes.
• Cleans kitchen and maintains high standards of cleanliness.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.

Skills

Cooking

Food Service Experience

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for a full-time COOK position.
• Location: HSHS St. John's Hospital - 800 East Carpenter St., Springfield IL 62769. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full-time. Thursday - Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm and 10:00 am to 6:30 pm. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: 2 years of cooking and food service experience required.
• Pay Range: $16.50 per hour to $19.00 per hour

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. Join a culture of opportunity with Morrison Healthcare. Our careers are filled with purpose and empower you to transform healthcare experiences.
Take a look for yourself at the Power of Food!

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 806 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafes to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation's largest health systems for more than 65 years and leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in 2020 for the 8th time and was named a Top 125 Training Organization by Training Magazine in 2020 for the 9th time. Glassdoor also named Morrison a 2018 Best Places to Work and CEO Tim Pierce a 2019 Most Admired CEO. Morrison is a division within Compass Group with over 1,200 dietitians, 300 chefs, and 21,000 food service professionals.

Job Summary

Summary: Prepares food according to federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service at all times.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items per standardized recipes to meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery, ensuring correct portioning, temperature, attractiveness, and taste. Tastes all prepared food.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service and maintains records from the area worked.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and service, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food per safe food-handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and organized. Ensures proper storage of food and supplies.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
• Assists in ordering and receiving food and supplies.
• Reports maintenance issues, faulty equipment, or accidents immediately.
• Attends in-service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good relationships with coworkers, customers, and management.
• Performs job safely, maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, following HACCP standards.
• Prioritizes safety for oneself and others.
• Abides by all company policies, including safe handling of knives and hot equipment, proper footwear, and lifting techniques.

Benefits for Team Members

• Full-time and part-time positions offer benefits such as Retirement Plans, Shopping Program, Health & Wellness, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and voluntary benefits.
• Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance, and FSAs.

Applicants may be eligible for paid/unpaid time off per laws. For specific benefits in Washington, Maryland, or remote roles, click here.

Morrison Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all applicants and employees fairly regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected classifications.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions satisfactorily with or without accommodations. This job post is not exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, or requirements. Morrison reserves the right to modify the role as needed.

Applications are accepted continuously. Morrison maintains a drug-free workplace.