COOK (FULL TIME)

Lafayette, LA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Exact $18.00

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Retirement Plan

flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Morrison Healthcare, a distinguished division of Compass Group, stands as a premier national food and nutrition services provider dedicated to enhancing healthcare experiences across the United States. Established over 70 years ago, Morrison Healthcare has grown to serve more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems in 46 states, many of which are recognized by U.S. News & World Report as Top Hospitals and Health Systems. As a leader in healthcare food services, Morrison brings unrivaled culinary expertise, nutritional knowledge, and operational excellence to every facility it partners with. The company boasts a team of over 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive... Show More

Job Requirements

Some experience required
Ability to work full-time with a rotating schedule
Must be able to perform physical tasks associated with cooking and kitchen work
Ability to follow health and safety regulations
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
Willingness to comply with all company policies and safety procedures

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Some experience in food preparation is required
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Ability to follow standardized recipes and instructions
Strong attention to detail and quality
Good communication and teamwork skills
Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen
Basic math skills for portion control and inventory
Willingness to attend safety and training sessions

Job Duties

Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules
Serves meals or prepares for delivery using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty
Uses established ticket collection procedures during service and is 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, ensuring 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
Demonstrates personal commitment to safety and compliance with company policies including use of appropriate gloves and safety equipment

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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