Cook

Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $1,250

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids is seeking a part-time food service cook to prepare fresh meals for patients, families, staff, and visitors in an attractively presented and sanitary manner.

You will work 4:30pm-9:30pm with every other weekend, using CBORD to follow standardized recipes, and maintain safety and cleanliness in a supportive environment. Previous institutional cooking is preferred; Servsafe certification is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Some background in institutional cooking preferred.
• High School Diploma or Associates Degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Must attend Mercy Medical Center nutrition course within six months.
• Servsafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for patients, staff, and special functions.
• Follow recipes using the CBORD program to ensure consistency.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Follow proper food handling procedures to ensure safety.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and management.

Skills

Independent decision making

Volume food prep

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

CBORD program

Job description

External applicants are eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $1,250!!This position is 4:30pm-9:30pm with every other weekend!Work ShiftEvening/NightScheduled Weekly Hours20SummaryThis position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by serving fresh, nutritious food in a caring manner to patients, family and staff. Responsible for the preparation of fresh and flavorful foods for patients, families, employees, volunteers and physicians in an attractive and sanitary manner. Properly cleans and sanitizes work area. Maintains a safe work environment and adheres to department as well as regulatory guidelines.Job DescriptionJob Duties/Essential FunctionsJob Duties Prepare food for patients, staff, and special functions. Work with CBORD program in order to follow recipes to ensure consistent products. Maintain clean and organized work areas. Make food in a manner consistent with proper food handling procedures. Communicate effectively with co-workers as well as managerial staff.Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Capable of independent decision making. Knowledgeable in volume food preparation and presentation. Demonstrates competency in specific skills as identified in the position core competency and annual competency.Professional Experience Some background in institutional cooking preferred.Education High School Diploma or Associates Degree in Culinary Arts preferred. Must attend Mercy Medical Center nutrition course within six monthsLicensure, Certification, Registration Servsafe certification preferred.Physical Requirements Medium: Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequentlyPay Rate TypeHourlyMercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.