Cook

Lifepoint Health®; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Free gym membership

Job summary

Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a cook to prepare meals for patients, staff and visitors. The role includes acting as a lead in the department and ensuring timely, safe food preparation.

You will follow approved recipes, coordinate with the Registered Dietitian on modified diets, supervise staff, and maintain the kitchen according to infection control policies. Brand-new hospital opening with advanced technology.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior food service or customer service experience with cooking experience preferred.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• The cook prepares, seasons and cooks food for hospital patients, staff and visitors and acts as a lead in the department.
• Maintains a clean and organized kitchen and adheres to food safety requirements.
• Ensures meals are ready at the specified times and tests foods for proper seasoning.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Cooking experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Facility: Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Schedule: Saturday: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Sunday: 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM, Monday: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Tuesday: 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Your experience matters

Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital 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. By 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

The cook prepares, seasons and cooks food for hospital patients, staff and visitors and also act as a lead in the department. Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and adhering to food safety requirements.

• Ensures meals are ready at the specified times and tests foods being cooked to ensure proper seasoning etc.
• Consults with the Registered Dietitian on modified diets, as necessary.
• Supervises Nutritional Services workers when washing, trimming or preparing food.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to approved recipes, using blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, etc.
• Makes sauces, soups, stews, casseroles and desserts meeting established dietary guidelines.
• Cooks meat, fish and poultry in a variety of ways such as baking, roasting, broiling and steaming.
• Maintains kitchen in a clean, neat and organized manner and adheres to all infection control policies and procedures

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 (full-time & Part-time Staff Only)

• 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.
• Opening a Brand-New Hospital: Join a team of accomplished leaders to open a brand-new hospital, built from the ground up with cutting edge technology.

What we're looking for

Applicants Should Possess The Following Qualifications And Skills

Education (must have one of the following qualifications; check state regulations for mandatory qualifications)

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior food service or customer service experience with cooking experience preferred.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred but not required
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

EEOC Statement

Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital 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.