Cook - (10:30AM - 7:30PM) Lagrange, GA

WellStar Health System; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

WellStar Health System in LaGrange, Georgia, is seeking a culinary professional to prepare nutritious meals for patients while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or equivalent experience, excellent communication skills, and a ServSafe Food Handler certification. Responsibilities include managing the preparation process for high-volume demands while collaborating with team members to maintain a world-class work environment. WellStar offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the well-being of its employees and their families.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares nutritious and delicious food for WellStar Patient Meal Service.
• Ensures the safety of customers and team members.
• Engages in efforts to create a world-class work environment.
• Ensures the high quality of menu items prepared by utilizing culinary techniques.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Overview

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.

Internal Compensation Grade H11

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

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

• Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
  • Ensures the Safety of Customers and Team Members (according to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and County Health Department Guidelines)
  • a. Washes hands frequently and appropriately wears gloves.
  • b. Follows infection prevention practices, including personal hygiene expectations (i.e., fingernail length and finish) and reports potential risks.
  • c. Maintains all the work areas in a clean and organized manner; free of spills and fall hazards.
  • d. Monitors and records food and/or equipment temperatures; immediately correcting/escalating "out of range" occurrences.
  • e. Stores food and/or supplies using proper labeling, dating and rotation methods.
  • f. Operates equipment according to all safety guidelines and escalates any unsafe conditions (i.e., frayed electrical cords).
• Ensures Positive Service Outcomes
  • a. Follows department work schedule (including weekends and holidays) and arrives at the work station prior to task start time.
  • b. Sets up, maintains and breaks down workstation according to area requirements.
  • c. Follows written and verbal instructions and station responsibilities with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • d. Completes area checklists and forms.
  • e. 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
  • a. Follows work area’s uniform specifications, i.e., clothing and shoes are neat and clean.
  • b. Collaborates with team members and Leadership to meet the goals and objectives of the Department and Hospital.
  • c. 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
  • a. Properly peels and cuts fresh products. Includes ability to butcher meats; dice, julienne or mince vegetables when preparing ingredients to produce menu items.
  • b. Utilizes proper cooking techniques such as dry method, wet method, and combination method cooking.
  • c. Identifies and properly handles/cooks vegetables, meats, spices/seasonings, pasta and dairy products.
  • a. 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
  • equivalent experience Preferred
• 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

Benefits

We’d like to invite you on a career journey like no other. In return for your contributions, we’ll help you make the most of all life’s moments – on and off the job. Wellstar Total Rewards is designed to provide for your total well‑being, including: Your Wellness, Your Pay, Your Future, Your Joy. We think it’s pretty simple – we care for our team members and our team members care for the community. Make a difference in patients’ lives… and your own! Here, it’s more than healthcare – it’s CareerCare!