Cook

Providence; Polson (MT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, MT is seeking a team member to prepare and portion meals per recipes, maintain sanitation, and support patient trays and the dish room.

This role emphasizes quality, teamwork, and adherence to hospital standards; prior food prep experience is required, with on-the-job training provided and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in quantity food preparation.
• Completion of some cooking classes with on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes.
• Maintain sanitation, portion control and quality standards.
• Assist with dish room, patient trays, and stocking as assigned.

Skills

Food prep

Cooking

Sanitation

Education

Cooking classes

Job description

Description

Under general supervision, handles and prepares food in accordance with sanitation regulations, infection control policies, maintains high standards of quality preparation and portion control using standardized recipes and in appropriate quantities to meet menu requirements. Adapts to and sustains a culture of continuous improvement so that continuous quality improvement becomes a part of the daily work routine to function proficiently in the following areas: dish room, patient trays, food preparation and stocking. May cook, bake, do prep work or make salads, as assigned. Maintains professional, courteous relationships with all staff. May be required to perform some or all of the primary functions as assigned or other duties as assigned.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• 1 year Experience in quantity food preparation and completion of some cooking classes with formal on-the-job training.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence has a long-standing tradition of caring for residents in western Montana since the Sisters of Providence arrived in the state in 1864. As one of Montana’s largest health care providers, Providence works collaboratively across traditional boundaries to develop patient-centered practices that help make lifelong quality care accessible and affordable.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers include Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula and Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, a critical access hospital in Polson. Our not‑for‑profit network of services also include physicians, more than 40 clinics, care centers, hospice and home health programs, and other diverse community services.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 458499
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Food Preparation/Service
Job Function: Operations
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Admin Support
Department: 3502 DIETARY AL POLSON
Address: MT Polson 11 17th Ave E
Work Location: St Joseph Assisted Living Ctr-Polson
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $16.50 - $24.36
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.