COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Tucson, AZ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $15.45

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

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

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Morrison Healthcare is a nationally recognized leader in food and nutrition services, proudly supporting over 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across 46 states in the United States. Established for more than 70 years, Morrison Healthcare has built a strong reputation by providing culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise that enhances the healthcare dining experience for patients, visitors, and staff alike. The company is part of Compass Group, a global foodservice and support services company, and is known for its commitment to quality, safety, and innovation in healthcare foodservice. Morrison Healthcare employs over 31,000 professional food service team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, making it a prominent and respected entity in its industry. The company has been recognized consistently since 2012 as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work, reflecting its dedication to a positive work culture and employee satisfaction. Morrison Healthcare values diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusivity, making it an employer of choice for individuals seeking meaningful careers in food service within a healthcare environment.

The current openings are for Cook positions at the THC Carondelet SM location in Tucson, Arizona. These positions are available on both a full-time and part-time basis. The roles require previous cooking experience and encompass a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings, and weekends. The hourly wage is competitively set at $15.45, and candidates are invited to apply online only. This role focuses on preparing high-quality meals in accordance with federal, state, and corporate standards and guidelines, ensuring that food service is delivered safely and efficiently at all times.

As a Cook with Morrison Healthcare, you will be an essential member of a team responsible for preparing food items based on standardized recipes and instructions, ensuring proper portion control and presentation, and maintaining food quality and safety standards including HACCP guidelines. Your duties will also include cleaning and organizing the kitchen workspace, handling food storage according to safety protocols, operating kitchen equipment, participating in production planning, and contributing to inventory management through assisting in the ordering and receiving of food and supplies. The role emphasizes a commitment to safety, requiring adherence to company policies related to personal protective equipment and safe work practices. Working at Morrison Healthcare offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the wellbeing of patients and healthcare communities by ensuring they receive nutritious and appetizing meals. Team members enjoy a supportive environment with ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement within a large national company dedicated to transforming healthcare experiences.

Job Requirements

Previous cooking experience required
able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
availability for full-time or part-time schedules including weekends
ability to abide by company safety policies and use of personal protective equipment
must apply online only
commitment to maintaining a drug-free workplace

Job Qualifications

Previous cooking experience
ability to follow standardized recipes and food preparation instructions
knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation procedures
ability to work varied shifts including mornings, evenings and weekends
good communication skills
ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
commitment to safety protocols and company policies
teamwork and good working relationships with others

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 use of medium weight cut gloves, oven mitts, fryer gloves, steamer gloves, slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques