COOK - FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES

Aspirus, Inc; Merrill (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and collaborative team at a critical access hospital as a Cook. In this part-time role, you will prepare a variety of meals for patients and staff, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a supportive work environment. With flexible hours and a commitment to employee wellness, this is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about food service in a healthcare setting. Be part of a mission-driven organization that values health and community well-being.

Benefits

Full benefits packages

PTO accrual from day one

Generous retirement plan

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation and safe handling practices.
• Experience in institutional quantity food production.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, sandwiches, and entrees according to recipes.
• Follow policies and safety programs for food preparation.

Skills

Food preparation standards

Sanitary food handling

Oral and written communication

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Education

Graduation from cooking school

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values every. single. day.

Aspirus Merrill Hospital in Merrill, WI, is seeking a COOK to join our FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES team!

The Cook prepares salads, sandwiches, cold food items, entrees, soups, sauces, gravies, and desserts in accordance with standardized recipes and production needs for service to patients, staff, visitors, and outreach customers. Must be able to follow all applicable policies, procedures, schedules, sanitation, and safety programs.

HOURS: Part-Time or 0.6 FTE, 48 hours every 2 weeks.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Knowledge of food preparation standards and practices normally acquired by successfully passing a job knowledge test on safe and sanitary food handling practices within the designated training/trial period.
• Graduation from a cooking school is beneficial.
• One year of relevant experience in institutional quantity food production, including the ability to perform as an experienced cook, including preparation of foods for modified diets without further training.
• Two years’ recent hospital cooking experience with knowledge of modified diets is beneficial.
• Restaurant Manager certification is beneficial.
• Possesses oral and written communication skills that enable the individual to comprehend and perform the job duties error-free and within the allotted time.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment.

Employee Benefits:

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Merrill Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital providing primary and specialty services to Merrill and rural Lincoln County. Our services include inpatient hospital care, 24/7 emergency department (level IV trauma designation), urgent care, imaging, laboratory, and rehabilitation services. To learn more about Merrill, click here.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health, and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus aims to be a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team member, we demonstrate caring, plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference, and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health: A nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We operate 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information, visit aspirus.org.

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