HELPER COOK

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leading provider of culinary, nutritional, and operational services to healthcare facilities across the United States. With over 70 years of experience supporting health systems nationwide, Morrison Healthcare is dedicated to nourishing patients, caregivers, and communities while maintaining the highest standards of quality, detail, and excellence in every meal served. The company employs more than 31,000 team members, including a diverse workforce of registered dietitians and executive chefs, all committed to fostering a culture of care, belonging, and teamwork. Morrison Healthcare prides itself on empowering employees to achieve their full potential while making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people they serve.

Currently, Morrison Healthcare is hiring full-time Helper Cooks at the Parkwest Medical Center location in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role offers a fixed pay rate of $16.50 per hour and requires previous cooking and food preparation experience. The position involves learning to assist in the preparation and cooking of a variety of food items while adhering to strict food safety and sanitation standards. Helper Cooks at Morrison Healthcare work as part of a team to deliver nutritious and high-quality meals to patients, visitors, and staff members within the healthcare setting.

The Helper Cook is expected to learn essential kitchen skills such as reading menus to estimate food requirements, procuring food from suppliers or storage, and preparing and cooking food using standardized recipes and company production records. The role includes learning to operate kitchen equipment like ovens, broilers, grills, roasters, and steam kettles, while also measuring and mixing ingredients under supervision. Helper Cooks assist with baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, and seasoning foods, as well as testing for proper doneness to ensure meals meet quality standards. They contribute to the presentation of meals by carving meats, portioning food onto serving plates, and adding gravies, sauces, and garnishes as directed.

Additional duties involve washing, peeling, cutting, and shredding various fruits and vegetables, as well as butchering chicken, fish, and shellfish when instructed. Helper Cooks may also participate in baking bread, rolls, cakes, and pastries as their skills progress. Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the work area and equipment is a critical responsibility, with a strong focus on following sanitation and safety principles. Employees are expected to interact courteously and efficiently with customers and coworkers, uphold company service and inventory control standards, and perform other related tasks as assigned.

Morrison Healthcare offers a supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. Full-time and part-time team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement plans, associate shopping programs, health and wellness initiatives, identity theft protection, and pet insurance. Full-time employees also receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, and flexible spending accounts. Paid and unpaid time off benefits may also be available in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Morrison Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations when needed. This role provides an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about food service and healthcare to join a reputable company where their contributions truly matter.