Cook - Full-Time

val's services; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

val's services is seeking a detail-oriented food service associate to prepare meals for patients, staff, and visitors while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

You will read and interpret meal tickets, confirm identifiers and labels, and ensure accurate documentation. Weekend and holiday rotations are required; sign-on bonus may be offered. Office environment with policy compliance focus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Ability to adhere to safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for patients, staff, visitors and events.
• Document food preparation and usage.
• Ensure safety, sanitation and proper labeling of items during all production phases.
• Read patient meal tickets and verify identifiers, recipes, ingredients, labels, and dating.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Role Overview: Responsible for preparing food for patients, staff, visitors, and special events with a strong focus on customer service and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner using standardized recipes and methods.
• Document food preparation and usage according to established standards.
• Ensure quality, safety, and sanitation by proper wrapping, storing, and labeling of items during all phases of production.
• Read and interpret patient meal tickets, confirm patient identifiers, recipes, ingredients, labels, and dating.

Qualifications & Skills

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred; prior food service experience is a plus. Ability to adhere to safety and sanitation standards, interpret meal tickets, and work in a team-oriented environment.

Additional Information

Role involves weekend and holiday rotations. New hires may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. The work is typically performed in an office environment with a focus on compliance with organizational policies.