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CENTRAL KITCHEN PRODUCTION WORKER I (FULL TIME)

Compass Healthcare
Metairie, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/28/2026
Morrison Healthcare

  • We are hiring immediately for full time CENTRAL KITCHEN PRODUCTION WORKER I positions.
  • Location: LCMC East Jefferson - 4200 Houma Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70006. Note: online applications accepted only.
  • Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday through Friday, hours may vary; some weekends are included. More details upon interview.
  • Requirement: Previous food service experience required.
  • Pay Range: $15.00 per hour to $17.00 per hour.

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you’ll join a culture that values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. Here, your work has purpose: to nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served.

For more than 70 years, Morrison has supported leading health systems nationwide with culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. With more than 31,000 dedicated team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, we empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for our commitments, and believe in helping one another achieve more together by realizing our unlimited potential.

Job Summary

Summary: Prepares quality food for patients, associates and customers using standardized recipes and production sheets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepares patient and retail menu items on production sheets, following established quantities and recipes.
  • Completes and uses daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality.
  • Operates and cleans equipment per departmental procedures after each use.
  • Stores, labels and dates food items according to policy.
  • Communicates any patient- or customer-related problems to appropriate personnel.
  • Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient's rights policy as outlined in HIPAA policies and procedures.
  • Complies with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO.
  • Follows HACCP guidelines to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
  • Completes all required documentation, reports and logs as required.
  • Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations, as well as departmental sanitation 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

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.

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 Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Salary : $15 - $17

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