COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare food services is seeking dedicated cooks to join their team. This role involves preparing high-quality meals, ensuring food safety, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. With a focus on scratch cooking, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while contributing to the well-being of patients and staff. The position offers a full-time schedule with rotating weekends, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work culture. If you're passionate about food and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Free shift meal

Paid training

Access to gym

Free parking

Holiday pay

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous scratch cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety in the kitchen environment.
• Operates kitchen equipment and assists in food ordering.

Skills

Scratch Cooking

Food Safety Standards

Kitchen Equipment Operation

Portion Control

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

+ We are hiring immediately for full time COOK positions.

+ Location: Christian Hospital - 11133 Dunn Road, Saint Louis, MO 63136. Note: online applications accepted only.

+ Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday through Friday, hours may vary; rotating weekends. More details upon interview.

+ Requirement: Previous scratch cooking experience is preferred.

+ Perks: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits available!

+ Increase hourly pay rate for verifiable experience!

+ Monday through Friday set schedules available!

+ Alternating weekend and holiday schedule available!

+ Holiday pay available!

+ Free shift meal and daily beverages!

+ Free parking!

+ On-site security!

+ Central campus location close to highway!

+ Paid training and orientation!

+ Access to gym and other campus amenities!

+ Pay Range: $16.00 to $18.00

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 (https://cg.widen.net/s/5rx27jq6sh/power-of-food-_60)!

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:

1. Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
2. 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.
3. Uses established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
4. Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
5. Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
6. Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
7. Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
8. Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
9. Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
10. Attends in-service and safety meetings.
11. Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
12. Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
14. Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
15. Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
16. Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
1. The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
2. The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
3. The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS

1. 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.
2. 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).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.