Cook

Dignity Health; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Siena Hospital, part of Dignity Health Nevada, seeks a Cook to prepare high-quality meals for patients, staff and visitors in a healthcare setting. You will follow strict dietary guidelines and state/federal regulations, ensuring safe cooking practices and rigorous quality control.

The role requires experience in high-volume food preparation, knowledge of food safety and therapeutic diets, and a commitment to culinary excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate, or High School GED.
• One (1) year food service experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Food Handler Permit: Nevada, within 30 Days.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using kitchen utensils and equipment; modifies preparations for allergies.
• Follows healthcare foodservice standards and food safety procedures, monitors temperatures, avoids cross-contamination, maintains hygiene.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation in cooking and serving areas.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cook, you will be essential to patient, staff, and visitor well-being by preparing high-quality, safe, and delicious meals, including those for multiple therapeutic diets. You will meticulously adhere to all state and federal food preparation regulations in a healthcare environment.

Every day you will be expected to follow safe cooking techniques, execute recipes with precision, and apply rigorous quality control to ensure consistent food quality and adherence.

To be successful in this role, you must possess proven experience in high-volume food preparation, a strong understanding of food safety and therapeutic diets, and a commitment to culinary excellence within a fast-paced setting.

• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.


• Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.


• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.


• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate, or High School GED


• One (1) year food service experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Food Handler Permit: Nevada, within 30 Days

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Join Siena Hospital: Impacting Lives, Locally and Nationally

At Siena Hospital, you'll become an integral part of Dignity Health Nevada, the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the region. For over 70 years, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' inspiring vision, we have proudly delivered compassionate, high-quality care to the Henderson and Las Vegas communities, always prioritizing the needs of the underserved.

Our modern Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital, opened in 2000. It significantly expanded the vital services initially established by our Rose de Lima Campus, effectively meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our growing community.

Your impact, however, extends far beyond our local communities. We are also a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and making a profound difference on a grander scale, collectively impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are driven by an unwavering commitment to social justice, passionate about achieving health equity for all, and eager to contribute your talents to new, innovative ways of delivering compassionate care within a deeply collaborative and supportive environment, then your search ends here. Welcome to Siena – and welcome to a career of meaningful impact.

Pay Range

$26.14 - $26.14 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.