Cook- Dietary

Providence; Polson (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is seeking a dietary associate to prepare and portion meals according to sanitation and quality standards while supporting dish room, patient trays, and stocking. Under supervision, you may cook, bake, prep, or make salads as assigned.

Join a team that values continuous improvement and compassionate care. The role emphasizes teamwork, courteous interactions with staff, and adherence to recipes and portion control to meet menu requirements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Dish room, patient trays, food preparation and stocking.
• May cook, bake, prep work or make salads, as assigned.
• Maintain professional, courteous relationships with all staff.

Skills

Quantity food preparation

Education

Cooking classes

Job 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 benefitsare 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 Missionof caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.