Cook

Lifepoint Health®; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Cook at Lifepoint Health in Escondido. Contribute to patient care by preparing and serving meals, ensuring high quality and presentation. Enjoy a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and teamwork with caring leaders.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Comprehensive benefit package

Professional development and advancement opportunities

Up to 20 days of PTO, 6 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Food service or customer service experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring meals are prepared and served at specified times.
• Consulting with the Registered Dietitian on modified diets.
• Supervising Nutritional Services workers during food preparation.

Skills

Communication

Food service experience

Customer service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join to apply for the Cook role at Lifepoint Health.

Palomar Health Rehabilitation Hospital, recognized as one of America’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2024 by Newsweek, is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our interdisciplinary team in Escondido. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to superior patient care in a supportive environment.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Various shift availabilities
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
• Supportive leadership and culture
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Up to 20 days of PTO, 6 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement, continuing education, apprenticeship programs
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring meals are prepared and served at specified times
• Testing foods for proper seasoning and quality
• Consulting with the Registered Dietitian on modified diets
• Supervising Nutritional Services workers during food preparation
• Maintaining a clean, organized kitchen adhering to infection control policies
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Food service or customer service experience preferred
• Healthcare experience is a plus but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Hourly range: $25 - $32 per hour.

This is a full-time, entry-level position in Management and Manufacturing within the Hospitals and Healthcare industry.