COOK (FULL TIME) - Quick Hire!

Morrison Healthcare, a division of Compass Group, is a leading national food and nutrition services company dedicated to supporting more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across 46 states in the United States. With a rich history spanning over 70 years, Morrison Healthcare brings culinary excellence, nutritional expertise, and operational proficiency to the healthcare dining experience. The company employs more than 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and 31,000 professional food service team members, making it a dominant force in the healthcare food service industry. Morrison has been continually recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work since 2012, highlighting its commitment to fostering a positive work environment and delivering excellence in its services. Now hiring full-time Cook positions at their Davenport, Florida location in the Heart of Florida area on Highway 27, Morrison Healthcare is seeking qualified candidates who are passionate about preparing high-quality food that meets federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations. The Cook role is critical in ensuring quality food services are consistently provided in hospital and healthcare dining environments. This full-time cook position offers a competitive pay range of $15.45 to $19.00 per hour and comes with a schedule that may vary, including days, weekends, holidays, early mornings, and late-night shifts. Applicants must possess prior commercial cooking experience due to the fast-paced, high-standard nature of this position. As a Cook at Morrison Healthcare, you will be responsible for preparing meals according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery, and service schedules. Precision in portion control, presentation, and maintaining proper serving temperatures is required while ensuring food quality and safety by following Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards. The role also demands consistent adherence to cleanliness and safety protocols such as the use of appropriate protective gloves when handling knives and hot pans, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques to maintain a safe working environment. Your duties will extend beyond food preparation, including cleaning kitchen areas immediately after service, maintaining neat and sanitary refrigerators and storerooms, operating and maintaining kitchen equipment, and assisting with inventory management, ordering, and receiving food and supplies. The Cook will also be expected to contribute to production planning, record-keeping, and compliance with workplace safety standards. Morrison Healthcare values teamwork, professional integrity, and communication, encouraging strong relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers. Individual commitment to safety and adherence to company policies ensures a collaborative and secure work environment. For full-time team members, Morrison offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance. Additional perks include commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, flexible spending accounts, and access to health and wellness programs. Employees also benefit from retirement plans, associate shopping programs, discount marketplaces, and various voluntary insurances such as critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, legal services, and pet insurance. Morrison Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity and is committed to creating a fair workplace free from discrimination based on race, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class. The company maintains a drug-free workplace and is dedicated to accommodating candidates with disabilities during the application process. This job posting remains open until all positions are filled, and applicants who are not immediately selected may be considered for future opportunities. Candidates interested in joining a company with a culture of opportunity and a mission to enhance healthcare dining experiences are encouraged to apply online for consideration.

• Previous commercial cooking experience is required
• Ability to work full-time with variable schedule including weekends, holidays, early mornings and late nights
• Ability to comply with food safety and sanitation regulations
• Must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must maintain a drug-free workplace
• Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors