COOK (FULL TIME) - Oklahoma Staffing : Job Details

TouchPoint is hiring immediately for full-time cook positions. This opportunity is located at Via Christi Ponca City, 1602 Academy Road, Ponca City, OK. Online applications are accepted only. The schedule is full time, with days and hours varying. More details will be provided upon interview. Previous culinary experience is preferred, and the pay rate is $15.00 per hour.

TouchPoint Support Services is dedicated to serving hospitality for patients, their families, and visitors at Ascension Health hospitals throughout the U.S. Our work goes beyond cooking, serving, cleaning, and transporting patients. We set the stage for healing with sparkling facilities, great food, and service. This role requires a big heart for service and support of Ascension's mission to improve the health of the poor and vulnerable.

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-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 steamtables; the use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Associates at Touchpoint are offered many fantastic benefits. Both 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, and pet insurance. In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and 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.

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 of the job based on business necessity. 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. Touchpoint maintains a drug-free workplace.