Advanced Cook

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a compassionate and professional cook to prepare and serve meals for hospital patients and staff. This role requires 90 days of hospital food service experience and a high school diploma or equivalent, with certifications in food safety. The position offers competitive benefits and is part of a supportive community dedicated to exceptional care.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental coverage

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-matched retirement funds

Qualifications

• 90 days experience in hospital food service.
• Certifications: Serve Safe Manager within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and cook food for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Follow food preparation and handling procedures.
• Perform a variety of cleaning duties.

Skills

Food Preparation

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview:

Under the direct supervision of the Nutritional Services Coordinator/Supervisor, the cook will prepare, season and cook food for hospital patients, staff and visitors. Follows correct food preparation and handling procedures. Performs a variety of cleaning duties.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 90 days experience in hospital food service.
• Education: High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Certifications: Serve Safe Manager within 90 days of hire.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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