COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Marketplace discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is hiring for Cook positions in Petoskey, Michigan. Both full-time and part-time schedules are available, with a pay rate of $20.00 per hour. Candidates should have at least one year of culinary experience. Essential duties include preparing high-quality food, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and operating kitchen equipment. The position offers various benefits, including retirement plans and health programs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous culinary experience 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

Culinary experience

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Job description

Job Summary

We are hiring immediately for full‑time and part‑time Cook positions. All applications must be submitted online.

Location: McLaren Northern – 416 Connable Avenue, Petoskey, MI 49770.

Schedule: Full‑time and part‑time shifts Monday through Friday, hours may vary; rotating weekends and holidays. More details during interview.

Pay: $20.00 per hour.

Requirement: 1 year of previous culinary experience preferred.

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 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 offer a retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, marketplace discounts, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and other voluntary benefits including critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and a choice auto and home program.
• Full‑time positions additionally offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance (AD), disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

Additional Information

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, contact relevant teams for paid time‑off benefits information.

To view our wage transparency report, see https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The application deadline is until all openings are filled. If a candidate is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. Features may be modified based on business necessity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification.