COOK

Trinity Health; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a full-time kitchen cook to prepare foods in a hospital setting using weekly menus and approved recipes. The role requires adherence to HACCP and OSHA standards and competent execution of daily production tasks.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitary work areas, organizing schedules, and ensuring high-quality food service. Experience in healthcare food service is preferred, with a focus on customer satisfaction and safety principles.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred.
• At least one year of food service cooking experience in healthcare, facility, or full-service restaurant.
• Follows HACCP and OSHA standards; maintains sanitary work areas.
• Ability to organize production schedules and follow recipes.
• Promotes good customer relations and provides quality products in a clean environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods from weekly menus and production sheets using approved recipes.
• Observe routine work schedules and follow department procedures.
• Complete assigned tasks with initiative and sound judgment.
• Prioritize tasks and address issues to meet operational needs.

Skills

Food preparation

HACCP

Sanitation

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Vocational training in quantity food preparation

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Description:Posting

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, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.