COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Cary, NC, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $17.00 - $20.00

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Standard Hours

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

critical illness insurance

accident insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

legal services

Choice Auto and Home Program

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance/AD

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a premier provider of healthcare foodservice solutions. With over 70 years of industry experience, Morrison Healthcare has established itself as a trusted partner of leading health systems nationwide. The company employs more than 31,000 dedicated team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, all working collaboratively to deliver exceptional culinary and nutritional experiences tailored to the needs of patients, caregivers, and communities. As part of Compass Group, a global leader in foodservice management, Morrison Healthcare is committed to fostering a culture that values caring for people, encourages a sense of belonging, and creates meaningful moments through every interaction and meal. This commitment translates into delivering meals that adhere to the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence, ensuring the nourishment and satisfaction of those they serve.

The role open at Morrison Healthcare is for full-time and part-time Cook positions located at WakeMed, 1900 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, North Carolina. The schedule is primarily Monday through Friday with varying hours and includes rotating weekends and holidays. This opportunity offers a competitive pay range of $17.00 to $20.00 per hour and emphasizes involvement in a purpose-driven environment where your work directly impacts the health and recovery of patients. As a Cook at Morrison Healthcare, you are expected to prepare food items in accordance with strict federal, state, and corporate standards. Your duties will include producing high-quality meals based on standardized recipes, ensuring proper portion control, temperature maintenance, and appealing presentation of all food items prior to serving. The role necessitates the use of safe food handling practices in compliance with HACCP standards, including proper storage, sanitation, and equipment maintenance. Cooks are also tasked with supporting inventory processes, helping in production planning, and maintaining accurate records during food service operations. This position demands strong teamwork skills, a commitment to safety, and adherence to company policies including the use of proper protective gear and techniques to prevent injury or contamination. Morrison Healthcare’s work environment encourages continuous learning and participation in in-service training and safety meetings, designed to uphold superior foodservice practices.

By joining Morrison Healthcare at WakeMed, you become part of a dedicated team that prioritizes the well-being of patients and coworkers alike, aiming to create a positive impact within the healthcare community. This position is ideal for individuals who have prior cooking experience or a passion for culinary arts combined with a strong desire to contribute to patient care through excellent food preparation. The company supports its employees with a comprehensive benefits package and fosters a respectful, equitable environment where opportunities for growth and personal achievement abound.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Prior cooking experience is preferred
Ability to stand for extended periods during shifts
Ability to work varying shifts including rotating weekends and holidays
Basic knowledge of food safety standards
Ability to work as part of a team
Compliance with company safety policies and personal protective equipment use
Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and bending

Job Qualifications

Prior cooking experience is preferred
Ability to follow standardized recipes and food preparation instructions
Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation procedures
Good communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare foodservice environment
Willingness to participate in training and safety meetings
Basic math skills for portioning and record keeping

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 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