Cook

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility seeks a dedicated food service worker to prepare meals for patients and staff. The role involves ensuring food quality and safety while adhering to dietary requirements. Ideal candidates should have prior foodservice experience and be committed to maintaining high health standards.

Qualifications

• One year of foodservice experience required.
• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to modify food preparation for dietary restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food according to dietary requirements and recipes.
• Maintains food safety standards and hygiene.
• Performs cleaning duties to ensure cookware sanitation.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Slicers

Mixers

Ovens

Fryers

Steamers

Stove tops

Grills

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Summary:

Prepares food for patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques. Prepares food for multiple therapeutic diets and complies with state and federal laws and regulations related to food preparation in a healthcare environment. Supports quality control measures such as recipe adherence and food quality consistency.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.

2. Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.

3. Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.

4. Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.

5. Other duties as assigned by leader.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• One (1) year foodservice experience.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Overview

Founded in 1951, Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, critical access hospital providing inpatient acute care, outpatient services, and emergency services, including Speciality Care Centers and four community Medical Centers. Our Medical Staff represents a broad range of specialties that ensure access to high-quality medical care in a rural community.

One Community. One Mission. One California