Cook

HealthPartners; New Richmond (WI); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement program

Competitive PTO

Job summary

Westfields Hospital & Clinic is seeking a dependable Cook to join our Food and Nutrition Services team. You will prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals to patients, visitors and staff, while upholding food safety and presentation standards.

The role emphasizes customer service, adherence to sanitation guidelines, and flexibility in work hours. This is a 0.6 FTE position with a 24-hour week, primarily 11:15am–7:45pm, Monday–Friday, with every 3rd weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• High School/GED completion.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals according to established recipes and production standards.
• Ensure food is prepared safely and in compliance with sanitation and food safety guidelines.
• Practice proper portion control and presentation standards.
• Adjust recipes as needed to meet production requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, workstations, and food preparation areas.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and team members.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Food safety

Education

High School/GED completion

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

Westfields Hospital is seeking a dependable and customer-focused Cook to join our Food and Nutrition Services team. In this role, you will prepare, cook, and serve attractive, nutritious, and high-quality meals to patients, visitors and team members. The ideal candidate is committed to food safety, customer service, and delivering exceptional customer experience. The cook position is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals according to established recipes and production standards.

• Ensure food is prepared safely and in compliance with sanitation and food safety guidelines.

• Practice proper portion control and presentation standards.

• Adjust recipes as needed to meet production requirements.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment, workstations, and food preparation areas.

• Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and team members.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

FTE: 0.6; 24 hours per week

Work Schedule: 11:15am-7:45pm; Shifts Monday-Friday will vary based on business needs; Required to work every 3rd weekend.

Required Qualifications

High School/GED completion.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous food service cooking experience.

• Culinary degree.

• Ability to safely handle food, equipment, and supplies.

• Ability to calculate recipe adjustments accurately.

Benefits

At Westfields Hospital & Clinic, we believe in providing our employees with exceptional benefits to help you thrive in your work. In addition to competitive wages, we offer a benefits package that includes:

Health and dental insurance

401k retirement program

Competitive paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability pay, long-term disability and life insurance options

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Education reimbursements

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Employee Well-being Program

Free parking

Employee recognition and rewards

Social club discounts to area attractions and events

Community Volunteer Pay

About Westfields Hospital & Clinic

Westfields Hospital & Clinic is part of HealthPartners, the largest consumer-governed, non-profit health care organization in the nation with a mission to improve health and well-being in partnership with members, patients and the community. Located just 30 minutes east of the Twin Cities in the beautiful St. Croix Valley, Westfields is an award-winner hospital serving western Wisconsin with primary, acute, emergency and outpatient health care services. Our campus is in New Richmond, where you’ll find a comfortable small-town feel, just a stone’s throw away from Minneapolis and St. Paul.