Cook

Lifepoint Health Careers; White Hall (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans including medical, dental

Flexible-spending and health-savings

Competitive paid time off

Life, accident, and disability options

Tuition reimbursement and 401(k) match

Employee assistance program and well‑n

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Jefferson Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Cook to prepare meals for patients and assist with dietary needs. You will work with the dietary team to ensure nutrition standards and timely service, while maintaining a clean kitchen in line with infection control policies.

Ideal candidates have prior food service or customer service experience, strong communication skills, and a willingness to collaborate with Registered Dietitians on modified diets.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Previous food service or customer service experience preferred; cooking experience strongly preferred. Healthcare food service experience is a plus.
• Skills: Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals to meet designated meal times and test foods to ensure proper seasoning and quality.
• Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian regarding modified diets when necessary.
• Supervise Nutritional Services staff in the preparation and handling of food items.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and organized kitchen in compliance with infection control policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Your experience matters

At Jefferson Regional Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

How you'll contribute

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving meals in accordance with dietary standards and scheduled times, ensuring food quality, cleanliness, and adherence to infection control policies. This role collaborates with the dietary team to meet patient nutrition needs and maintain a clean kitchen environment.

Essential Functions

• Prepare meals to meet designated meal times and test foods to ensure proper seasoning and quality.
• Collaborate with the Registered Dietitian regarding modified diets when necessary.
• Supervise Nutritional Services staff in the preparation and handling of food items.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and organized kitchen in compliance with infection control policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining food safety standards.

Requires strong time management and teamwork skills.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: Previous food service or customer service experience preferred; cooking experience strongly preferred. Healthcare food service experience is a plus.

Skills: Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

About Us

Jefferson Regional Medical Center is a 76 - bed hospital located in White Hall, AR, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

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.

EEOC Statement

Jefferson Regional Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jefferson Regional Medical Centeris committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.