Cook (Full-Time, Hours Vary)

Wregional; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is seeking a Cook to join their Nutrition Services team. The Cook will be responsible for food preparation processes and ensuring food safety in various departments of the organization. Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED, with preference given to those possessing a ServSafe certification and experience in culinary environments. This role requires maintaining effective working relationships and adhering to strict food safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a culinary environment preferred.
• ServSafe Food Handlers Course preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food preparation processes for various areas throughout the organization.
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe food-handling practices.
• Prepare recipes utilizing proper technique while ensuring food safety.

Skills

Food Safety

Food Preparation

Maintain Freshness

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR

Education Level: High School Diploma or GED

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Shift Varies

Job Category: Nutrition Services

Description

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the Cook reports to the Manager of Retail and Patient Food Service. This position is responsible for conducting processes regarding to food preparation for various areas throughout the organization.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients
• Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
• Assist with maintaining freshness of product, inventory, and quality of items
• Prepare recipes utilizing proper technique while ensuring food safety procedures are followed
• Partner with members of the kitchen staff to ensure food is prepared as scheduled

Qualifications

• Education:High School diploma or GED
• Licensure and Certifications:ServSafe Food Handlers Course, preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in a culinary environment, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will require the use of cooking instruments seen in a commercial kitchen.

Qualifications