COOK, FOOD SERVICES

Sgmc-Health-1; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premiums

401(k) match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Cancer Insurance

Accident Insurance

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Training & development

Growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SGMC Health is seeking a dedicated Food Service cook for the Main Campus, in the FOOD SERVICES department. You will prepare, season, and cook foods per standardized recipes for patients, staff, visitors, and catering, ensuring quality and proper temperatures.

Work hours are Full Time with varied shifts; adherence to health regulations is required. The role emphasizes accurate timing, sanitation, and collaboration with the Production Supervisor to maintain efficient, safe operations and

Qualifications

• High School Graduate preferred; 1 year experience in bulk food preparation, preferably in health care.
• Able to read, write, and perform simple math.
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary food handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons, and cooks all foods according to standardized recipes for patient, staff, visitors, and catering.
• Responsible for quality, timing, and control of all hot food products.
• Garnishes cafeteria line and ensures temperatures meet standards.
• Follows local health and Joint Commission regulations and proper food handling procedures.

Skills

Food prep experience

Basic math & literacy

Sanitation knowledge

Ability to work under stress

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

What it’s like at SGMC Health

Purpose

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit.

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance.

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

Why you will love SGMC Health

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Location

Main Campus

Department

FOOD SERVICES

Schedule

Full Time, Varied Hours/Shift, 8

Position Summary

Prepares, seasons, and cooks all foods according to standardized recipes for patient, staff, visitors, and catering. Responsible for the quality, timing, and control of all hot food products. Garnishes cafeteria line insures all food temperatures meets or exceeds standard. Works closely with the Production Supervisor to ensure efficient, safe, and sanitary operations. Follows local health and Joint Commission regulations and proper food handling procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High School Graduate preferred - 1 year experience in bulk food preparation, preferably in health care.
• Able to read, write, use simple math, follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge and requirements of safe and sanitary food handing.
• Shows courtesy, tact, and reasonable speed in performance of duties.
• Able to tolerate stress and attend to task/function with frequent interruptions.
• Able to remember multiple task/assignments given for a full shift.
• Able to organize work to meet serving schedules.

Working Conditions – ADA Information

Requires extensive walking and standing during shift. Requires lifting and bending using correct techniques. Able to lift loads up to 50 lbs. Exposed to hazard of burns and cuts due to working with hot equipment, sharp knives and meat slicer. Exposure to infectious material. Exposure to hazardous chemicals.