COOK; PART TIME

Position Details

• Position:
  Part‑time Cook
• Location:
  
  Baptist Medical Center Leake – 1100 MS 16, Carthage, MS 39051. Online applications accepted only.
• Schedule:
  
  10:00 am – 6:30 pm (days may vary); rotating weekends included. More details upon interview.
• Pre‑requisites:
  Previous cooking experience preferred but not required.
• Pay Range: $12.50 – $13.00 per hour.

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company supporting more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across 46 states. Their team of 31,000 professional food service staff is recognized for transforming the culinary experience in hospitals. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and has been a Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work since 2012.

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself by joining a culture of opportunity with Morrison Healthcare. Our careers are filled with purpose and empower you to transform healthcare experiences.

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.

• 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‑handing 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:
• 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 steam tables.
• The use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

• Full‑time and part‑time positions are offered 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 positions also offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The Final date to receive applications is ongoing until all openings are filled. 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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or…