Cook I

Kootenai Health; Coeur d'Alene (ID); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans with employer match

Shift differentials

Wellness program

PerkSpot discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Kootenai Health is seeking a Cook I to prepare and present restaurant-quality meals for patients and customers on a high-volume line. You will read tickets, follow recipes and comply with clinical standards for patient orders, while maintaining clean, sanitary conditions and a strong team-driven work ethic.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, a current Idaho food handlers card (or commitment to obtain within 90 days), and around one year of related cooking or customer

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Idaho food handlers card required within 90 days of hire.
• One year of cooking experience in hospital, hotel, institution or restaurant preferred.
• One year of directly related customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to grill, roast, steam, boil and review menus from tickets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare restaurant-quality meals for patients and customers on a high-volume line.
• Follow standardized recipes and cooking standards for all meals.
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards for patient orders.
• Maintain strict sanitation and cleanliness standards.
• Demonstrate urgency, work ethic and positive attitude, thriving in a team environment.

Skills

Customer service

Ticket reading

Multitasking

Team oriented

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Cook I prepares and presents high quality restaurant style meals with fresh ingredients for patients and customers. Works as part of the room service line, grab and go prep, West campus kitchen and the exhibition salad station. Is a team player with a positive attitude and great customer service skills.

Responsibilities:

• Works on a high volume line with the ability to read and understand patient / customer tickets and produce restaurant quality food
• Follows standardized recipes and cooking standards for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Follows clinical standards designated for individual patient orders
• Maintains strict sanitation and cleanliness standards
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, excellent work ethic and an exceptionally positive attitude
• Thrives in a team environment
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Has current Idaho food handlers card or must obtain within 90 days of hire
• One year of cooking experience in a hospital, hotel, institution or restaurant preferred
• One year of directly related customer service experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to grill, roast, steam, boil
• Strong ticket reading abilities to review menu orders
• Ability to work and multitask in a high volume fast-paced environment
• Team focused and able to work within a kitchen brigade under the direction of sous chefs
• Driving record will be checked up on hire and annually to determine eligibility to drive and/or transport passengers for on campus food delivery needs and offsite catering locations, as applicable. Those who do not meet insurability requirements will not be permitted to drive.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift or move up to 35 lbs
• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Typical equipment used in a food preparation job
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff.Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discountsproviding access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

Why I love my job in Hospitality Services at Kootenai Health

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials

What makes a successful employee at Kootenai Health?