Cook - (1:00PM - 9:30PM) Lagrange, GA

Wellstar Health System, Inc.; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center in Georgia seeks a full-time hospital kitchen worker to prepare nutritious meals for patient meal service and retail areas. You will follow HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitation, and help ensure high-quality menu items in a healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork, with responsibilities ranging from food prep to equipment handling and interdepartmental collaboration to support patient care goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in food service preferred.
• Ability to follow safety regulations in healthcare food service.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepares nutritious and delicious food for patient meal service and retail in healthcare setting.
• Ensures HACCP compliance and adheres to health department guidelines.
• Maintains clean, organized work areas and proper food labeling/rotation.
• Monitors temperatures and ensures safety and quality of menu items.
• Supports team to achieve high-quality service outcomes.

Skills

English language

Math skills

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center

Full time

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Overview

Prepares nutritious and delicious food for WellStar Patient Meal Service, Retail Service and/or other satellite areas utilizing recipes and conventional and/or cook/chill production methods, equipment or tools. Requires a passion for the culinary arts and the menu items being prepared in a healthcare setting. Must be adamant about adhering to all sanitation and food handling codes established by the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point and local county Department of Health. Must be able to comply with a higher standard of safety and sanitation as a result of preparing food for a high risk population that has developing, weakening or compromised immune systems. Must possess ability to manage time and plan work accordingly to produce a variety and number of recipes simultaneously, possibly under high-volume demands. Requires ability to assess food quality, taste, color, odor, etc.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the Safety of Customers and Team Members (according to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and County Health Department Guidelines)
• Washes hands frequently and appropriately wears gloves.
• Follows infection prevention practices, including personal hygiene expectations (i.e., fingernail length and finish) and reports potential risks.
• Maintains all the work areas in a clean and organized manner; free of spills and fall hazards.
• Monitors and records food and/or equipment temperatures; immediately correcting/escalating “out of range” occurrences.
• Stores food and/or supplies using proper labeling, dating and rotation methods.
• Operates equipment according to all safety guidelines and escalates any unsafe conditions (i.e., frayed electrical cords)
• Ensures Positive Service Outcomes
  • Follows department work schedule (including weekends and holidays) and arrives at the work station prior to task start time.
  • Sets up, maintains and breaks down workstation according to area requirements.
  • Follows written and verbal instructions and station responsibilities with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Completes area checklists and forms.
  • Operates and cares for equipment according to manufacturer’s and area specific guidelines.
  • Remains flexible to support other team members across the department to achieve desired service outcomes.
• Engages in Efforts to Create a World Class Work Environment
  • Follows work area’s uniform specifications, i.e., clothing and shoes are neat and clean.
  • Collaborates with team members and Leadership to meet the goals and objectives of the Department and Hospital.
  • Communicates in a respectful manner and in terms that are clear and concise.
  • Respects the cultural traditions of team members and customers.
• Ensures the High Quality of Menu Items Prepared by Utilizing Culinary Techniques
  • Properly peels and cuts fresh products. Includes ability to butcher meats; dice, julienne or mince vegetables when preparing ingredients to produce menu items.
  • Utilizes proper cooking techniques such as dry method, wet method, and combination method cooking.
  • Identifies and properly handles/cooks vegetables, meats, spices/seasonings, pasta and dairy products.
  • Accurately reads and follows recipes. Includes skills of measurement/mathematical conversion and scaling.
• Required for All Jobs
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

High school diploma Preferred or equivalent experience Preferred

Required Minimum Experience

Relevant experience, preferred

Required Minimum License

SRVSF-FH - ServSafe Food Handler within 90 days of hire, required.

Required Minimum Skills

• Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and Math.
• Ability to complete mandatory computer-based learning and pass exam.
• Ability to understand and follow safety regulations in a food service healthcare environment.
• Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
• ServSafe Food Handler Required
• Additional Licenses and Certifications

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.