Cook
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Restaurant/Food Service
Catering, Food & Beverage
Join to apply for the COOK (FULL TIME AND PART TIME) role at Compass One Healthcare
Location:
St Elizabeth's Hospital - 1 St Elizabeth Boulevard, O'Fallon, IL 62269. Online applications accepted only.
Pay Range: $17.00 to $18.75 per hour.
Schedule:
Full time and part time schedules. Days and hours may vary; rotating weekends. More details upon interview.
Requirement:
Previous cooking and healthcare experience is preferred.
Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself.
Job SummaryPrepares 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.
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:
- 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.
- Previous cooking experience (preferably in a healthcare setting) is preferred.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position without or with reasonable accommodation.
- Full‑time and part‑time positions:
Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program. - Full‑time positions additionally offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 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.
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
Please read the Disclaimer. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Final date to receive applications: 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.
Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.
Seniority LevelEntry level
Employment TypePart-time
Job FunctionManagement and Manufacturing
IndustriesHospitals and Health Care
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