Cook

St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health; Cottonwood (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health is looking for a cook to assist in meal preparation and the overall sanitation of kitchen equipment. You'll be responsible for preparing meals for patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring quality food production and sanitation standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment, a current Idaho Food Handlers Card, and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Join a team where regular attendance and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• One year of cooking experience in a hospital, hotel, institution, or restaurant preferred.
• Ability to lift/move up to 35 pounds.
• Must maintain standing for the majority of the shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for patients, staff, and visitors according to guidelines.
• Supervise and assist in the preparation of patient trays.
• Ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.

Skills

Cooking experience

Customer service experience

Ability to multitask

Knowledge of food preparation equipment

Education

Current Idaho Food Handlers Card

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of the Dietary Manager, the cook assists in preparation and presentation of food for patients, employees, visitors, and special functions. Assists in the overall sanitation of kitchen equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare meals for patients, staff and visitors according to guidelines and instructions of Dietary Manager.
• Schedules daily food preparations.
• Assists in checking various perishable and nonperishable food orders.
• Responsible for the cleaning of trays, utensils and other kitchen/dietary supplies and equipment; properly uses equipment. Reports the needs for repairs as needed.
• Supervise and assist in the preparation of the patient trays.
• Follows established guidelines for quality food production; coordinates standards of quality food handling with proper sanitation standards.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of dietary and meal preparation according to standards and policies.
• Stocks supplies safely using appropriate lifting and handling.
• Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
• Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person, in writing and on telephone.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Idaho Food Handlers Card or must obtain within 90 days of hire.
• One year of cooking experience in a hospital, hotel, institution or restaurant preferred.
• One year of directly related customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to work and multitask in a high volume fast paced environment.
• Must be able to lift or move up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to maintain standing for majority of shift.
• Use typical equipment used in a food preparation job.
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height.
• Physical activity, including lifting, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Exposure to heat, hot surfaces and food products.

SMH is EOE