WORKSTATION ASSOCIATE (FULL TIME)

Compass Group, North America; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 22,730 - 24,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Willing to train!

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, part of Compass Group, is urgently hiring for a full-time Workstation Associate at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. This position focuses on patient tray assembly and maintaining food service quality, with a schedule including rotating weekends from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM.

The role offers a competitive pay range of $16.50 to $17.50 per hour, along with benefits such as retirement plans and health insurance for full-time employees. No prior experience is necessary, as training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Prior workstation associate experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assembles trays according to patient’s menu selections in a timely manner.
• Complies with dietary restrictions.
• Communicates patient food concerns to Food & Nutrition Services.
• Interacts with Nursing regarding patient nutrition needs.
• Contributes to patient satisfaction goals by providing quality service.
• Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy.
• Complies with health and sanitation regulations.
• Follows HACCP guidelines for food supply safety.
• Completes daily, weekly, or monthly reports on time.
• Utilizes cleaning chemicals and equipment safely.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

• Morrison Healthcare is hiring immediately for full time WORKSTATION ASSOCIATE positions.
• Location: Parkwest Medical Center – 9352 Park West Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37923. Online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule; Days may vary, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Rotating weekends. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior workstation associate experience preferred but not required.
• Perks: Willing to train!
• Pay Range: $16.50 per hour to $17.50 per 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, you work with 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, taking responsibility for our commitments, and believing in helping one another achieve more together by realizing our unlimited potential.

Job Summary

Responsible for patient tray assembly, special requests and needs, and cleaning tasks, such as dishwashing, pot washing, general sanitation, cleaning kitchen equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembles trays according to patient’s menu selections on tray tickets in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complies with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations.
• Communicates and addresses patient food issues / concerns and needs to Food & Nutrition Services.
• Interacts with Nursing in regards to patient nutrition needs or requirements as well as unit food service needs.
• Contributes to patient satisfaction goals by providing quality service.
• Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facility’s HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Follows HACCP guidelines when assembling and distributing food supplies to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
• Completes all daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in the corporate policies and procedures on a timely basis meeting all prescribed deadlines.
• Identifies and utilizes cleaning chemicals following directions recommended by manufacturers and per MSDS sheets.
• Utilizes equipment in performing job functions according to department’s safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits for our team members

• Full-time and part-time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and 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 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, see wage transparency 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.