COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic culinary team at Morrison Living, where you'll create memorable dining experiences in a supportive environment. This role involves preparing high-quality meals, ensuring food safety, and maintaining a clean kitchen. As part of a leading hospitality company, you'll enjoy a fun work atmosphere and robust benefits, including health programs and retirement plans. If you’re passionate about culinary excellence and hospitality, this is the perfect opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of those we serve.

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking in a professional kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food according to standardized recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food storage areas.
• Ensure food is served at the correct temperature and portion size.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Morrison Living

Morrison Living is hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions.

+ Location: Luther Crest - 800 Hausman Road, Allentown, PA 18104

+ Schedule: Full and part time schedule. Days and hours may vary. Must be able to work days, nights, and weekends. More details upon interview.

+ Requirement: Experience required.

+ Pay Range: $17.00 per hour 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 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 offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, 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)

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\_MorrisonLiving.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.

Morrison Living 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 Living maintains a drug-free workplace.