COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME) - $16 per HOUR

Morrison Healthcare, a distinguished division of Compass Group, stands as a leading national food and nutrition services company dedicated to transforming healthcare dining experiences across the United States. Serving over 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems in 46 states, Morrison Healthcare prides itself on a legacy spanning over 70 years, providing culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to some of the nation's largest health systems. The company employs more than 31,000 professional food service members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs. Recognized repeatedly as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work since 2012, Morrison Healthcare fosters an empowering culture of opportunity, purpose, and community impact. Currently, Morrison Healthcare is seeking motivated individuals to join its team as Cooks at its Baptist-Little Rock location in Little Rock, Arkansas. This role offers both full-time and part-time positions, with a fixed pay rate of $16.00 per hour. The company emphasizes immediate hiring, welcoming candidates who possess at least one year of food service cooking experience. Applicants must have open availability as schedules may vary, with more specific details communicated during the interview process. Online applications are accepted exclusively, streamlining the application process for interested candidates. The Cook role at Morrison Healthcare goes far beyond simple food preparation. It demands a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality in food production, adherence to federal, state, and corporate regulations, and a dedication to customer satisfaction. Successful candidates will prepare high-quality food items using standardized recipes to meet production schedules, ensuring proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures in accordance with HACCP standards. Attention to cleanliness and safety is paramount, requiring cooks to clean kitchen areas thoroughly, store food safely, and use proper protective equipment such as cut gloves and oven mitts. In addition to food preparation, cooks are responsible for various operational tasks including maintaining kitchen equipment, assisting in ordering and inventory management, and participation in safety training sessions. Effective communication skills and the ability to maintain good working relationships with coworkers, administrators, and managers are essential. The company values personal commitment to safety and a team-oriented mindset, recognizing these qualities as critical to ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient workplace environment. Morrison Healthcare not only offers a role with meaningful impact but also backs it with competitive benefits. Full-time and part-time employees have access to programs that emphasize health, wellness, financial security, and work-life balance. These benefits include a retirement plan, associate shopping programs, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and a variety of voluntary benefits such as critical illness and accident insurance. Full-time roles further include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, and flexible spending accounts. Paid and unpaid time off benefits are also available in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Joining Morrison Healthcare means becoming part of a values-driven organization where employees are empowered to make a difference in their communities and their own lives. The company encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring fair treatment and equal opportunities regardless of race, age, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected classification. Morrison Healthcare also maintains a drug-free workplace and supports its workforce with ongoing opportunities for growth and development. Candidates who join Morrison Healthcare embark on a career path where culinary skills are valued, personal safety is prioritized, and contributions create meaningful healthcare experiences for countless patients and communities.

• At least 1 year of food service cooking experience
• Open availability preferred
• Ability to pass a drug screening
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Willingness to abide by company policies and safety procedures