Morrison Healthcare + We are hiring immediately for a full time HELPER COOK position. + Location: Health Alliance Mary's Avenue - 105 Mary Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401. Note: online applications accepted only. + Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. More details upon interview. + Requirement: Previous culinary experience and a ServSafe certification is preferred, but not required. + Pay Range: $17.00 to $19.00 Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. Join a culture of opportunity with Morrison Healthcare. Our careers are filled with purpose and empower you to transform healthcare experiences. Take a look for yourself at the Power of Food (https://cg.widen.net/s/5rx27jq6sh/power-of-food-\_60) ! Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 806 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation's largest health systems for more than 65 years and leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in 2020 for the 8th time and was named a Top 125 Training Organization by Training Magazine in 2020 for the 9th time. Glassdoor also named Morrison a 2018 Best Places to Work and CEO Tim Pierce a 2019 Most Admired CEO. Morrison is a Compass One Healthcare operating division within Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 21,000 professional food service team members. Job Summary Summary: Learns to assists in the preparation and cooking of various food items prior to being considered a qualified, skilled cook. Maintains food safety and sanitation standards in the preparation and kitchen areas. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Learns to read menu to estimate food requirements. Orders food from supplier or procures it from storage. + Prepares and cooks food in accordance with company production records and standardized recipes. + Learns to adjust thermostat controls to regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, roasters and steam kettles. + Helps measure and mix ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment. + Bakes, roasts, broils and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods under guidance. Adds seasoning to food during mixing or cooking under the instruction of others. + Tests food by tasting, smelling and piercing to determine that it is cooked. + Carves meat, portions food on serving plates, and adds gravies, sauces and garnishes to fill orders as directed. + Washes, peels, cuts and shreds fruits and vegetables and fruits. + Butchers chicken, fish and shellfish as directed. + Bakes bread, rolls, cakes and pastry as course of instruction permits. + Maintains work area and equipment. Follows principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment. + Interacts with customers and coworkers in a courteous, efficient and friendly manner. + Ensures compliance with company service standards and inventory and cash control procedures. + Performs other duties as assigned. BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS + Full-time and part-time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify 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 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf) for paid time off benefits information. Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. 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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.