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Compass Group

SENIOR COOK

Madison, WI · On-site

$24/hr

Morrison Living is hiring immediately for full time and part time SENIOR COOK positions. * Location : Capri Vista West Madison - 150 Bella Vista Drive, Madison, WI 53717. * Schedule : Full time and ...

Charter Senior Living

Cook

Verona, WI · On-site

$23 - $24/hr

) Cook - Senior Living Culinary Team Charter Senior Living- Verona, WI Pay: $23-24/hr Now hiring a passionate Cook to join our culinary team! Do you love cooking meals that bring comfort, joy, and ...

Charter Senior Living of Verona

Cook

Verona, WI · On-site

$23 - $24/hr

Cook - Senior Living Culinary Team Charter Senior Living- Verona, WI Pay: $23-24/hr Now hiring a passionate Cook to join our culinary team! Do you love cooking meals that bring comfort, joy, and ...

Eden Senior Care

Cook

Evansville, WI · On-site

$19/hr

Eden Senior Care , founded in 2016, is a growing Healthcare Management company, focused on managing ... Cook (Part-Time) Schedule: * 2-3 workdays per week, including 1 every-other-weekend (EOW) shift per ...

Pinnacle Senior Living

Cook

Mcfarland, WI

$13 - $17.50/hr

Our senior living community is currently seeking a Cook to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and our community. We ...

Pinnacle Senior Living

Cook

Mcfarland, WI · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

Our senior living community is currently seeking a Cook to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and our community. We ...

Madison Pointe Senior Living

Cook

Mcfarland, WI · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

Our senior living community is currently seeking a Cook to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and our community. We ...

Madison Pointe Senior Living

Cook

Mcfarland, WI · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

Our senior living community is currently seeking a Cook to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and our community. We ...

Milton Senior Living

Cook GLSL

Milton, WI · On-site

$18/hr

Cook Reports To: Dietary Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Summary This position is ... Experience in senior living, healthcare, or institutional dining preferred Certificates, Licenses ...

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Milton Senior Living

Cook GLSL

Milton, WI · On-site

$18/hr

Cook Reports To: Dietary Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Summary This position is ... Experience in senior living, healthcare, or institutional dining preferred Certificates, Licenses ...

Milton Senior Living LLC

Cook GLSL

Milton, WI · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Cook Reports To: Dietary Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt _____ Position Summary This position is ... Experience in senior living, healthcare, or institutional dining preferred Certificates, Licenses ...

Milton Senior Living LLC

Cook GLSL

Milton, WI · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

Cook Reports To: Dietary Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt _____ Position Summary This position is ... Experience in senior living, healthcare, or institutional dining preferred Certificates, Licenses ...

New Perspective Senior Living

Cook

Sun Prairie, WI · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Two (2) years cooking experience in a restaurant, health care or senior services setting or completed culinary training/certification or vocational training/certification in commercial food ...

New Perspective Senior Living LLC

Cook

Sun Prairie, WI · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Two (2) years cooking experience in a restaurant, health care or senior services setting or completed culinary training/certification or vocational training/certification in commercial food ...

Milestone Senior Living Stoughton

Cook

Stoughton, WI · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Cook We are seeking a reliable and skilled Cook to support the operation of our culinary department in a senior living community. The Cook prepares meals, maintains kitchen and dining cleanliness ...

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Work EnvironmentKitchen, restaurant, hotelKitchen, restaurant, hotel
Employer UsageSupervisory, mentoring rolesExecution of dishes, station work
Common Search/ComparisonLeadership, experience levelStation work, skill level

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SENIOR COOK

Compass Group

Madison, WI • On-site

$24/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Compass Group rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 1,093 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

347th of 496 rated business services

Job description

Morrison Living is hiring immediately for full time and part time SENIOR COOK positions.
  • Location: Capri Vista West Madison - 150 Bella Vista Drive, Madison, WI 53717.
  • Schedule: Full time and part time schedules. Sunday - Saturday, including rotating holidays. 6:00 am - 2:00 pm or 10:30 am - 7:00 pm. Further details upon interview.
  • Requirement: 2 years of prior cooking experience required.
  • Perks: No late nights! Chef coats provided! PTO and holidays! Pay for FT Employees! Upward mobility! Great benefits!
  • Pay Range: $21.00 per hour to $24.00 per hour.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU A fun work environment, robust benefits package, great team members, and a career with one of the top hospitality companies in the nation. You'll work with a talented and supportive team that makes a real impact in the lives of those we serve.
YOU'D MAKE A GREAT ADDITION TO OUR TEAM Our culinary team is the core of our business. If you enjoy creating memorable experiences and are passionate about hospitality and culinary excellence, you will be a great addition to the Morrison Living team!
Job Summary
Summary: Prepares food to ensure it is nutritious and properly flavored in accordance with applicable federal, state, local and company standards, guidelines and regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • May oversee the cooking activities of food service associates as assigned by Food Service Director.
  • Prepares various entrees and menu items following established recipes.
  • Operates and cleans equipment after each use. Performs scheduled routine cleaning.
  • Stores, labels and dates food items according to policy. Helps maintain organized storage of dry goods and refrigerated and frozen products.
  • Follows HACCP guidelines to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
  • Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
  • Assists Food Service Director in maintaining accurate daily production records and completes all required documentation, reports, and logs as assigned.
  • Assists in the cross training of employees.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS
  • 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
  • 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.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonLiving.pdf
Morrison Living 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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
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.
Morrison Living maintains a drug-free workplace.

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