COOK (TEMPORARY)
About The Position
Morrison Healthcare is hiring a temporary Cook at Barnes Jewish Medical Center in Saint Peters, Missouri. The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures, and helps ensure quality food service at all times. The role involves producing and serving food safely and consistently, following standardized recipes, portioning and temperature standards, HACCP practices, and safe food-handling procedures. The schedule is temporary, with days and hours that may vary across first and second shifts; rotating weekends and holidays are included. A temporary-to-permanent opportunity may be available. The stated pay range is $19.00 to $23.00 per hour. Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, describes its work as nourishing patients, caregivers, and communities while maintaining high standards of quality and excellence. The company has supported health systems for more than 70 years and reports a team of more than 31,000, including registered dietitians and executive chefs.
Requirements
- Three years of previous experience in a hospital or nursing home setting is a plus.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of previous experience in a hospital or nursing home setting.
Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
- Serve meals or prepare them for delivery, using correct portions and meeting standards for temperature, appearance, and taste; taste prepared food items.
- Use established ticket-collection procedures during service and maintain records for the area worked during service periods.
- Clean the kitchen after preparation and service, maintain cleanliness standards, and store or discard excess food using safe food-handling procedures.
- Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and orderly, and store food and supplies according to standards.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
- Assist with production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
- Assist with ordering and receiving food and supplies as required.
- Report maintenance needs, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
- Attend in-service and safety meetings.
- Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
- Work safely and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
- Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
- Follow company safety policies, including using specified cut-resistant gloves, hot-item gloves, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Legal Services
- Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical insurance for full-time positions
- Dental insurance for full-time positions
- Vision insurance for full-time positions
- Life insurance/AD for full-time positions
- Disability insurance for full-time positions
- Commuter Benefits for full-time positions
- Employee Assistance Program for full-time positions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for full-time positions
- Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws
- Temporary-to-permanent opportunity
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