Compassionate Hospital Cook — Dietary Services

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Meyersdale (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

401K benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Cook to support patient meals, staff and visitors with nutritious, well‑prepared foods.

The role involves preparing, seasoning, and cooking meals, reviewing menus, and coordinating timing to meet service schedules, while maintaining sanitation and following HACCP standards.

You will mentor new staff, participate in supply orders, and help deliver high‑quality food service in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in hospital food service preferred.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe certification within 3 months of hire; recertify every 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons, and cooks food for patients, staff, visitors and special functions.
• Reviews menus to determine types and quantities of food needed.
• Prepares quality food in sufficient quantities to cover all service requirements.
• Coordinates timing of preparation to meet service schedules for patients, staff and visitors.
• Adheres to standardized recipes and portion control to prevent waste and control costs.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards (HACCP).
• Assists in ordering supplies and mentors new staff.

Skills

Food service experience

ServSafe certification

Staff mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Cook to support patient meals, staff and visitors with nutritious, well‑prepared foods.

The role involves preparing, seasoning, and cooking meals, reviewing menus, and coordinating timing to meet service schedules, while maintaining sanitation and following HACCP standards.

You will mentor new staff, participate in supply orders, and help deliver high‑quality food service in a community hospital setting.