COOK (FULL TIME) - Compass Group, North America

Morrison Healthcare





+ We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position.


+ Location: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital - 125 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. Note: online applications accepted only.


+ Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday through Friday, hours may vary; rotating weekends. More details upon interview.


+ Requirement: The ability to follow recipes is required.


+ Pay Range: $15.50 to $17.00



Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. Join a culture of opportunity with Morrison Healthcare. Our careers are filled with purpose and empower you to transform healthcare experiences. Take a look for yourself at the Power of Food (https://cg.widen.net/s/5rx27jq6sh/power-of-food-_60) !



Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 806 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation's largest health systems for more than 65 years and leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in 2020 for the 8th time and was named a Top 125 Training Organization by Training Magazine in 2020 for the 9th time. Glassdoor also named Morrison a 2018 Best Places to Work and CEO Tim Pierce a 2019 Most Admired CEO. Morrison is a Compass One Healthcare operating division within Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 21,000 professional food service team members.




Job Summary





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 a 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 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, 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, 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.


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.


Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.


Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.