COOK (FULL TIME)

Job Overview Cook (Full Time) – Woodland Village, 5427 Gex Road A, Diamondhead, MS 39525. Hiring immediately. Applications online only. Schedule: Full time; open availability preferred. Days and hours may vary. Details discussed during interview. Pay rate: $16.50 per hour. 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. Performs other duties as assigned. 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: use of a medium‑weight cut gloves when handling knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer; use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables; use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques. Qualifications Minimum of one year of cooking experience. Benefits Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program. Full‑time employees also receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Benefits Information For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or performed remotely, view pay‑and‑leave‑benefits information: EEO Statement Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected classification. Additional Information Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: This job post may not be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. We reserve the right to modify or change job functions as needed. Certain positions may require a Florida Level 2 background screening. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The position remains open until all openings are filled. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Compass Healthcare