Cook

Powers-Health; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Tuition assistance and career growth

Job summary

St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, IN, is seeking a part-time Food Service Associate for the Hospitality and Nutrition team.

This role involves preparing hot and cold meals for patients, staff, and visitors, following standardized recipes, and maintaining high sanitation standards. The role offers varied shifts with weekend coverage, a 0.3 FTE footprint, and opportunities to contribute to cost-effective food usage and training of colleagues.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience in hospital/health care food prep is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold food for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Adheres to recipes and maintains sanitation and safety standards.
• Trains co-workers and provides feedback to supervisors.
• Documents progress and completes records accurately and timely.

Skills

Food preparation

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Preferred 2 years’ experience in food preparation and/or volume feeding operations preferably in health care setting

Job description

St. Catherine Hospital · Hospitality and Nutrition

East Chicago , IN

Part-time (Non-Benefit Eligible) , Varied Shifts , Primary Weekends

Hours/Pay Period: 24

FTE: 0.3

Position Summary

Prepares both hot and cold food for patients, employees and visitors.

Job Responsibilities

• Adheres to standardized recipes.
• Produces quantities according to department needs in a timely manner.
• Suggest ideas to maximize the use of leftovers in a cost effective manner.
• Working knowledge of equipment and utensils.
• Maintains and cleans equipment and utensils and reports equipment in need to repair.
• Follows standards of regulatory agencies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment making sure that sanitizer is at the proper strength.
• Follows temperature and infection control standards of the department.
• Communicates with supervisor and staff to complete assigned task.
• Completes records accurately and thoroughly and in a timely manner.
• Assists with training of co-workers adhering to department procedures.
• Documents progress of employees and provides feedback.

Education/Experience

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Preferred 2 years’ experience in food preparation and/or volume feeding operations preferably in health care setting.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Life insurance and disability coverage options
• Fitness center discount program
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness, reward and recognition programs
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling, nutritional and financial education, etc.
• Perks - Instant Discounts & Exclusive Deals on hotels, food, clothing, etc.

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