Cook | Full-Time

Phelps Health; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is a major hospital and healthcare system in Rolla, Missouri. The Cook role involves reviewing menus, preparing hot and cold foods, and ensuring meals meet serving deadlines while following HACCP guidelines.

The position emphasizes safety, sanitation, and accuracy in portioning and production planning. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of quantity food preparation experience, with the ability to stand for long periods and lift up

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred; experience considered.
• Two years experience in quantity food preparation required.
• Ability to follow HACCP guidelines and safety procedures.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and production sheets to determine amounts of food to prepare.
• Prepare hot and cold foods following standardized recipes and HACCP guidelines.
• Serve and portion food on the tray line and keep cafeteria supplied with food during meal times.
• Keep food production areas, tray line, and equipment neat, cleaned and sanitized.

Skills

Follow instructions

Math skills

Reading & writing

Readiness to lift

Education

High school education or equivalent

Two years experience in quantity food preparation

Job description

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

General Summary

The Cook is responsible for reviewing menus and food production sheets, determining amounts of food to be prepared.

Prepares hot and cold foods as assigned for consumption following standardized recipes and HACCP Guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate equipment breakdown or food shortages or preparation errors within a timely manner to supervisor to ensure proper resolution.
• Responsible for reviewing menus and production sheets to determine amount of food to prepare, organize production, producing food to meet serving deadlines, following HACCP and safety guidelines.
• Serves and portions food on the tray line and keeps cafeteria supplied with food during meal times.
• Keeps food production areas, tray line, and equipment neat, cleaned and sanitized.

Education

High school education or equivalent preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Work Experience

Two years experience in quantity food preparation required.

Certification/License

Not Applicable

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Mental ability required to follow written and verbal instructions and perform simple math tasks.
• Long periods of standing and walking.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to learn and understand policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs at a time during shift.

Working Conditions

• Heat and noise from the kitchen and ware washing areas.
• Exposure to steam and high heat from the grill and fryer.
• Water, chemicals, glass breakage, wet floors and sharp knives.

At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself!

Phelps Health serves over 200,000 residents in south-central Missouri. Phelps Health is county-owned, non-tax supported and is overseen by a five-member elected board. Phelps Health employs more than 1,900 people, including 100-plus providers. Phelps Health, which includes a hospital licensed for 240 patient beds, serves a six-county area, with its main campus and several clinics located in Rolla, Missouri. Phelps Health also has clinics in Salem, St. James, Vienna and Waynesville, Missouri.