Cook

St. Mary's Health Care System; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Health Care System is seeking a full-time Food Service Cook to prepare meals from weekly menus and production sheets, using approved recipes. You will observe schedules, follow procedures, and exercise sound judgment daily.

The role emphasizes HACCP/OSHA compliance, sanitary work areas, and reliable teamwork in a healthcare setting. Prior food service experience in healthcare or large facilities is preferred, with a high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow established recipes and production sheets.
• Adherence to HACCP and OSHA standards in daily tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary work areas and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods from approved recipes according to weekly menus.
• Observe routine schedules and production sheets.
• Follow system and departmental procedures.
• Maintain sanitary work areas and equipment.
• Adhere to HACCP and OSHA standards.
• Support customer relations by providing quality meals.
• Assist in organizing production to meet operation demands.
• Exhibit initiative and good judgment in daily tasks.

Skills

Initiative

Judgement

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational training in quantity food preparation and sanitation

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description:

I. Position Summary

Must be able to work from weekly menus and production sheets using approved recipes to prepare food items, observe routine work schedules and follow the System and departmental procedures. Must be able to carry through to completion assigned and planned tasks. Must exercise initiative and also have the ability to exercise sound judgment performing daily and assigned duties. Must have the ability to prioritize and correct problems, as needed.

II. Position Requirements

Responsible for high quality and properly prepared foods using approved recipes. Follows proper food handling techniques. Maintains work areas, equipment and utensils in a sanitary manner. Follows HACCP and OSHA standards in the performance of daily tasks. Directly accountable to the Production Supervisor for daily assignments. Adheres to System, and corporate compliance programs. Supports department policies, procedures, objectives, and goals. Implements, observes safety, environmental and infection control standards. This position requires a person who is friendly, cordial, reliable, conscientious, and able to follow directions. Must be able to efficiently organize production schedules to meet demands of the operation. Must have initiative and demonstrate good judgement. Must be able to perform repetitive tasks.

A: Licensure/Certification/Registration

None required

B. Education:

High School Graduate or Equivalent. Vocational training in quantity food preparation and sanitation is preferred.

C: Experience:

A minimum of one year’s previous food service cooking experience in a healthcare facility, institution or full service restaurant under the guidance of a qualified Chef is required.

D. Special Qualifications:

Must promote good customer relations by providing quality products in an attractive environment in which to eat, provide a high level of cleanliness and respond to customers requests promptly. Must perform at an above satisfactory level and work must be thorough detailed and consistent.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.