COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Healthcare; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is hiring for full-time and part-time COOK positions in New Orleans, LA. Candidates should be able to prepare and serve food while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Previous cooking experience is preferred. The role offers various benefits including retirement plans and health programs.

This position includes flexible schedules, covering evenings, weekends, and holidays. Join our team to ensure quality food service while committing to safety and adherence to guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare food according to federal and state standards.
• Knowledge of safe food-handling procedures.
• Commitment to personal and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
• Assist in ordering and receiving food supplies.

Skills

Previous cooking experience

Job description

We are hiring immediately for full‑time and part‑time COOK positions. Location: Manning Family Children’s LCMC Health – 200 Henry Clay Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: full‑time and part‑time schedules. Days and hours may vary; evenings, weekends, and holidays included. More details upon interview. Requirement: previous cooking experience is a plus. Fixed pay rate: $15.00 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, 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 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

• 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.
• Full‑time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and 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, consult the following link for paid time off benefits information: https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

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.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Application deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.