Cook Floater

Intermountain Healthcare; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Education Assistance

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare is seeking a full-time cook to prepare and cook food for hospital cafeterias and patient meals. You will follow recipes, assist with bulk production, and ensure a clean, organized work environment while delivering quality service to patients and staff.

The role requires reading and following instructions, strong teamwork, and the ability to operate commercial cooking equipment. This position involves standing for long periods and working across different shifts.

Qualifications

• Basic food handling and safety practices.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and instructions.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Capacity to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to recipes.
• Serve customers and handle line Cook duties.
• Maintain sanitary and organized work area.
• Rotate stock and manage production quantities.

Skills

Food Handling

Food Safety

Food Production

Reading

Follows Instructions

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Job Description:Performs a variety of food production duties under general supervision.At Intermountain, we are not your standard institutional hospital food. Our hospitals employ professional chefs, culinary leaders, cooks, and nutrition care associates. We treat our hospitals like hotels, with restaurant-quality cafes and a guest-centric culture of hospitality for our patients and caregivers.With high-quality food as medicine, we bring a new life into the world of hospital nutrition services and are making a difference in the lives of our patients every day. We not only care for patients, but we also care for and about our colleagues, which is why we offer many culinary and healthcare career opportunities!Work ScheduleFull Time, 40 hours per weekShift Details: 8 hour shifts Sunday-Saturday (varying morning, afternoon, evening starts)Shift Differential: Additional pay for hours worked within certain windows of time during the evening and weekendRequired: HolidaysBenefits Eligible: Yes; Medical, Dental, Vision, Education Assistance. Click here for more detailWork Locations: Intermountain Health sites & subsidiariesAlta View HospitalIntermountain Medical CenterLDS HospitalThe Orthopedic Specialty HospitalRiverton HospitalEssential FunctionsThis position prepares and cooks food, serves customers, completes other duties as assigned.Follows recipes and/or instructions in the preparation of food itemsMay prepare bulk food items, large scale production, line cook or complete assembly of specialty meals and catered itemsMaintains an organized and sanitary working environmentMaintains proper quantities of production with appropriate rotation of productInteracts with customers in any venue-catering, retail outlets or patient careMay be required to deliver patient meals, cashier, stock, use automatic and manual ware-washing machinesSkillsFood HandlingFood Safety and SanitationFood ProductionFollows InstructionsRecipes – ability to understand and executeReadingOrganizingCommunicationQualificationsFood Handler Permit or ServSafe certification is required by first day of workOne or more year of Cook or Line Cook experience preferredDemonstrated ability to read and communicate effectively in English.Demonstrated ability to work independently and part of a team.Demonstrated ability to utilize safe food handling techniques, in all applicationsUnderstands workflow, prioritizes, uses timelines, understands deadlinesDemonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service (preferred)Understands and prepares food according to modified diets using appropriate techniques where applicable (preferred)Demonstrated ability to utilize commercial cooking equipment (preferred)Physical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Remain standing for long periods of time to perform work.Tolerate extremes in temperature such as performing work at a grill or in a refrigerator and tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals.Location:Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital, Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center, Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital, Primary Childrens at Lehi, Primary Childrens at TaylorsvilleWork City:MurrayWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$19.31 - $25.11We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.All positions subject to close without notice.