COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Morrison Living; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Retention Bonus

Free shift meals

Uniforms

Job summary

Morrison Living is hiring immediately for full and part-time COOK positions in Lakewood, CO. The role includes preparing high-quality meals, following recipes, and maintaining food safety standards in a busy kitchen environment.

Location: The Ridge Pinehurst, Lakewood. Compensation ranges from $21.00 to $22.50 per hour with a $500 Sign-On & Retention Bonus; benefits and uniforms provided, weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a professional culinary role.
• Knife skills, batch-cooking, food safety, and temperature knowledge.
• Ability to replicate recipes and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery with correct portioning and temperature, ensuring attractive presentation.
• Maintains cleanliness and proper storage of food and supplies, following safe handling procedures.
• Operates kitchen equipment and assists with production planning and record keeping.
• Assists in ordering/receiving of food and supplies and reports maintenance needs.
• Performs safety and sanitation meetings and monitors compliance with HACCP standards.

Skills

Knife skills

Batch cooking

Food safety

Temperature control

Recipe replication

Job description

Morrison Living

Morrison Living is hiring immediately for full and part-time COOK positions, offering a $500 Sign-On & Retention Bonus!

• Location: The Ridge Pinehurst 7505 WEST QUINCY AVENUE, Lakewood, CO 80235
• Schedule: Full and Part Time available; Shift options may vary, though some weekend availability is required to share staff's rotating coverage. More details in interview!
• Requirement: 1+ years of experience in professional culinary role preferred, for established skills (knife skills/technique, batch-cooking, food safety and temp knowledge, recipe replication, etc)
• Perks: $500 Sign-On & Retention Bonus, free shift meals and uniforms, benefits package with Perkspot (employee discount store). More details in interview!
• Benefits package offers for full and part time associates are listed below (some inclusions are medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, AD disability insurance, retirement plan, paid sick leave)
• Sign-On & Retention bonus eligibility on condition that attendance and performance are in good standing; paid in installments: $250 at 90 days, $250 at 180 days.
• Pay Range: $21.00 per hour to $22.50 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, or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonLiving.pdf

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Morrison Living maintains a drug-free workplace.