COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Job summary

A healthcare culinary service provider is hiring for COOK positions in Birmingham, AL. Responsible for preparing high-quality food, ensuring cleanliness, and adhering to safety standards. Both full-time and part-time options available with a pay range of $16.00 to $18.00 per hour. The ideal candidate should have food service experience and a commitment to professional standards. Benefits include retirement plans, health programs, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of previous food service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.

Skills

Food service experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

We are hiring immediately for full time and part time COOK positions.

Location: Baptist Health Brookwood - 2010 Brookwood Medical Center Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time and part time; days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.

Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $18.00 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

• 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, 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: use of gloves when handling knives and slicers; appropriate gloves for hot pans; slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 2 years of previous food service experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Full-time and part-time positions offer benefits including 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 more.
• Full-time positions also offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws. Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group and is an equal opportunity employer. Details on wage transparency and other benefits may be provided where applicable.

About Morrison Healthcare

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that matter. We support leading health systems nationwide with culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise.