COOK (FULL TIME)

Cook Position at TouchPoint

TouchPoint is hiring immediately for a full-time cook position. The address is Carroll Manor, 1150 Varnum Street North East, Washington, DC 20017. Online applications are accepted only. The full-time schedule is 10:30 am to 6:30 pm, with days that may vary and rotating weekends. More details will be provided upon interview. Previous cooking experience is required. The pay range is $18.40 to $18.75 per hour.

If serving others is in your blood and you thrive on helping people heal, TouchPoint is the place for you! As part of Compass Healthcare, we care deeply for people, build belonging, and serve with detail, quality, and excellence to set the stage for healing.

We're TouchPoint Support Services, and our mission is to serve up hospitality for patients, families, and visitors at Ascension Health hospitals across the U.S. From meals to facilities to patient support, our work creates moments that matter. This takes a big heart, a commitment to do the right thing, and the belief that together we can achieve more than we ever could alone. We empower and uplift each other, grow in our careers, and have fun while supporting the mission to improve the health of the poor and vulnerable.

Job Summary

Summary: Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures. Ensures quality food service is provided at all times. Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Preparing high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serving meals or preparing 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.
• Using established ticket collection procedures during service. Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
• Cleaning kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
• Keeping refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensuring food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operating and maintaining kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assisting in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assisting in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reporting needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attending in-service and safety meetings.
• Maintaining good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Performing job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Ensuring proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; following 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.

Associates at Touchpoint are offered many fantastic benefits. Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Application deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply. Touchpoint maintains a drug-free workplace.