COOK (TEMPORARY)

Compass Group•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for temporary COOK positions. This role involves preparing food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures, ensuring quality food service is provided at all times. Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. The company's purpose is to nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served. For over 70 years, Morrison has supported leading health systems nationwide with culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. With over 31,000 dedicated team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, the company empowers and uplifts its employees by working together, taking responsibility for commitments, and helping one another achieve more together.

Requirements

Previous high volume batch cooking experience is required.

Responsibilities

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.
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.