We are hiring immediately for full-time COOK positions at Alexian Village Tennessee - 437 Alexian Way, Signal Mountain, TN 37377. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full-time schedule; open availability preferred, including weekends. Hours and days may vary; more details upon interview.

Pay Range: $17.00 per hour to $18.00.

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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.

If serving others is in your blood and you thrive on the idea of helping someone heal, TouchPoint is the place for you!

We’re TouchPoint Support Services and our mission is to serve up hospitality, for patients, their families, and visitors at Ascension Health hospitals throughout the U.S. But our work isn’t just about cooking, serving, cleaning, and transporting patients. We set the stage for healing with sparkling facilities, great food, and service.

This is the kind of work that takes a big heart for service and for supporting Ascension’s mission to improve the health of the poor and vulnerable. We’re serious about the role we play in healing – and just as passionate about having fun, supporting each other, and serving our communities.

Maybe you have a passion for people and an obsession with service. Or maybe you’re looking for a launchpad for a career managing people. Are you generous and hard-working? When you spot a need, are you ready to jump?

Job 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:

• 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 the 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 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.

Touchpoint maintains a drug-free workplace.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry.

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

• 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.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for full-time positions).
• Life Insurance/AD&D (for full-time positions).
• Disability Insurance (for full-time positions).
• Commuter Benefits (for full-time positions).
• Employee Assistance Program (for full-time positions).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) (for full-time positions).

• One year of experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Ability to prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Knowledge of safe food-handling procedures.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment.