SENIOR COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, is hiring immediately for a full-time Senior Cook at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, TX. Prior kitchen and healthcare cooking experience required. Schedule may vary, with potential for rotating weekends and holidays off.

Summary: Prepares and seasons meals per standards, assists in menu item preparation, and ensures safe handling of foods. The role involves supervising cooking activities, following recipes, operating and cleaning equipment, and

Qualifications

• Must have healthcare kitchen experience.
• Experience in food preparation and cooking in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food to ensure it is nutritious and flavorful according to standards.
• Oversees cooking activities as assigned by Food Service Director.
• Operates and cleans equipment, performs routine cleaning.
• Stores, labels, and dates food items according to policy.
• Follows HACCP guidelines for safety and quality.

Skills

Healthcare kitchen experience

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for a full time SENIOR COOK position.
• Location: Texas Children's Hospital - 6621 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous kitchen and cooking experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Perks: Potential for rotating weekends off and rotating holidays off!
• Pay Range: $17.56per hour to$21.00per hour.

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you’ll join a culture that values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. Here, your work has purpose: to nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served.

For more than 70 years, Morrison has supported leading health systems nationwide with culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. With more than 31,000 dedicated team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, we empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for our commitments, and believe in helping one another achieve more together by realizing our unlimited potential.

Job Summary

Summary: Prepares food to ensure it is nutritious and properly flavored in accordance with applicable federal, state, local and company standards, guidelines and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• May oversee the cooking activities of food service associates as assigned by Food Service Director.
• Prepares various entrees and menu items following established recipes.
• Operates and cleans equipment after each use. Performs scheduled routine cleaning.
• Stores, labels and dates food items according to policy. Helps maintain organized storage of dry goods and refrigerated and frozen products.
• Follows HACCP guidelines to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Assists Food Service Director in maintaining accurate daily production records and completes all required documentation, reports, and logs as assigned.
• Assists in the cross training of employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS

• Full-time and part-time positionsare 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 offerthe 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.

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.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.