Cook

CHI St Alexius Bismarck; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck is seeking a Cook to help prepare nutritious meals for patients and staff in a fast-paced hospital kitchen. You will focus on food preparation, assist with tray service, patient interactions, and department support as needed.

Candidates should have at least one year of food service experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a commitment to safety, cleanliness, and working as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• One year of food service experience is required.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to operate in a healthcare foodservice environment with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food according to menu guidelines and dietary requirements.
• Monitors and maintains proper food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage.
• Prevents cross-contamination and follows personal hygiene requirements.
• Maintains proper labeling and storage of all food items, equipment, and machinery.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness.
• Operates kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stoves, and grills.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Hygiene

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Slicers

Mixers

Ovens

Fryers

Steamers

Stovetops

Grills

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cook, you will help ensure patients and staff receive nutritious and satisfying meals so they can support their health and enhance their overall hospital experience. Every day you will contribute to various aspects of food service operations within a fast-paced hospital environment. You will be expected to primarily focus on food preparation and cooking, but also flexibly assist with tray service, patient-facing interactions, and other department support duties as needed. To be successful in this role, you must thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, demonstrate strong flexibility, and possess a commitment to providing excellent service.

• Food Preparation & Adaptation: Prepares and serves food according to menu guidelines and dietary requirements, utilizing various kitchen equipment, and modifies preparations for food allergies
• Food Safety & Temperature Control: Adheres to healthcare foodservice regulations, including monitoring and maintaining proper food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage
• Preventing Contamination & Hygiene: Actively avoids cross-contamination of foods and strictly follows personal hygiene requirements to ensure food safety
• Organized Storage: Maintains proper labeling and storage of all food items, equipment, and machinery
• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure high standards of sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas
• Equipment Operation: Utilizes a range of kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills during food preparation

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year food service experience
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Where You'll Work

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality.Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.