--- title: Cook at Compass Group USA in La Follette, TN description: Compass Group USA is hiring for the Cook role in La Follette, TN. Pays $15 per hour. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/cook-at-compass-group-usa-01a0b3c9-6931-7760-9c1d-0f18b761c7f4 date: 2026-11-14T09:15:56Z og_description: Join Compass Group USA as Cook in La Follette, TN. Pays $15 per hour. Full-time role. Requires 70+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/sig1db.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Compass Group USA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/compass-group-usa?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | LaFollette, TN | | **Salary** | $15/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 14, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Compass Group USA sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 49 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** Compass Group USA uses E-Verify. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $33,000 – $35,000 a year (median $35,000). ## Description ![](https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/f90b1316/5d795803-ace2-4a24-ba42-6.png) - We are hiring immediately for a full time **COOK** position. - **Location**: CHS Tennova Lafollet - 923 East Central Avenue, La Follette, TN 37766. *Note: online applications accepted only.* - **Schedule**: Full time schedule. 5:30 am to 1:30 pm or 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, days may vary; rotating weekends. More details upon interview. - **Requirement**: Previous fast paced cooking experience is preferred. - **Perks: Perks and benefits available!** - **Fixed Pay Rate:** $15.00 per hour - *We will consider for employment all qualified applicants. Candidates’ employment is subject to a background check and drug screening.* **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 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 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. **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)* *or copy/paste the link below 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. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:   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. ## Skills - Safety Meetings/Toolbox Talks - Cleanliness - Cleaning - Cooking - Standardized Recipes - Kitchen Equipment Operation - Kilns - Production Planning - Certified HACCP Professional - Food Portioning - Store Presentation - Food and Beverage Service - Human Resources - Food Safety - Maintenance - Recordkeeping - ABB Production Planning - Portion Control - Safe Lifting Techniques ## Benefits - Mental Health - Health and Wellness Programs - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - Critical Illness Insurance - Unpaid Leave - Legal Services - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Other Retirement and Savings - Transportation - Voluntary Supplemental Insurance - Pet Insurance ## Related - [More jobs at Compass Group USA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/compass-group-usa?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Hospitality & Food Service jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Food & Beverage jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/food-and-beverage?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Cook jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/hospitality-and-food-service/food-and-beverage/cook?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Tennessee](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/tennessee?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 57516 jobs - [Food Service](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/food-and-beverage-services/food-service?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 38991 jobs - [Compass Group USA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/compass-group-usa?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15038 jobs ## Related pages - [Tennessee](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/tennessee?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 57516 jobs - [Food Service](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/food-and-beverage-services/food-service?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 38991 jobs - [Compass Group USA](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/compass-group-usa?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 15038 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)