UK CHANDLER COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 23,694 - 26,449; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 sign-on bonus

Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is seeking a full-time UK Chandler Cook at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital in Lexington, KY. The role involves preparing high-quality food, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety standards. Candidates must have previous culinary experience. The pay ranges from $17.20 to $19.20 per hour, and a $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered. Various benefits are included for full-time associates, promoting a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Serves meals ensuring food is at the correct temperature and attractive.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food handling safety

Cleaning and sanitation

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

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 Details

• Position: UK Chandler Cook (Full-Time)
• Location: University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital – 1000 South Limestone, Lexington, KY 40536 (online applications accepted only)
• Schedule: Full-time, days and hours may vary (details discussed during interview)
• Requirement: Previous culinary experience required
• Pay Range: $17.20–$19.20 per hour
• Perks: $1,000 sign‑on bonus

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 them for delivery using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring 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 & Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto & 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, click here or copy/paste the link below 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.