Cook

Lifepoint Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute is seeking a Cook to support our inpatient care team. You will prepare meals per dietary standards, ensure food safety, and work closely with the dietary team to meet patients' nutrition needs.

This PRN role offers flexible shifts, opportunities to develop cooking skills in a clinical setting, and the chance to contribute to a community-focused hospital network within Lifepoint Health.

Qualifications

• Previous food service or customer service experience preferred.
• Cooking experience strongly preferred.
• Healthcare food service experience is a plus.
• Must be able to work in fast-paced environment while maintaining food safety standards.
• Strong time management and teamwork skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals in accordance with dietary standards and scheduled times, ensuring food quality, cleanliness, and adherence to infection control policies.
• Collaborates with the dietary team to meet patient nutrition needs and maintain a clean kitchen environment.
• Prepares meals to meet designated mealtimes and tests foods to ensure proper seasoning and quality.
• Collaborates with the Registered Dietitian regarding modified diets when necessary.
• Supervises Nutritional Services staff in the preparation and handling of food items.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and organized kitchen in compliance with infection control policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

Cooking experience

Healthcare food service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Your experience matters

Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Cook,joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A cook who excels in this role:

• Prepares and serves meals in accordance with dietary standards and scheduled times, ensuring food quality, cleanliness, and adherence to infection control policies.
• Collaborates with the dietary team to meet patient nutrition needs and maintain a clean kitchen environment.
• Prepares meals to meet designated mealtimes and test foods to ensure proper seasoning and quality.
• Collaborates with the Registered Dietitian regarding modified diets when necessary.
• Supervises Nutritional Services staff in the preparation and handling of food items.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and organized kitchen in compliance with infection control policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Skills & Experience

• Previous food service or customer service experience preferred; cooking experience strongly preferred. Healthcare food service experience is a plus.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining food safety standards.
• Requires strong time management and teamwork skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Schedule

PRN (as needed)*
*This position does not have a set weekly schedule. You'll be called in to work when extra help is needed-such as covering for someone, handling busy periods, or filling gaps in the schedule. Hours can vary from week to week, and there's no guaranteed hours.

More about Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute

Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute is a state-of-the-art, 52-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to helping individuals regain their independence and return to the lives they love following an injury or illness.

EEOC Statement

Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Palomar Health Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.