Cook II

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Butte, Montana is seeking a reliable cook to prepare and cook food under supervision for cafeteria, patient food service and catering, while following recipes and HACCP standards.

The on-site role involves portioning, food safety, and collaboration with kitchen staff; 36 hours per week, with an hourly wage range of $18.91–$26.58.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• 1 year food service experience in healthcare preferred.
• Minimum 6 months experience in food preparation, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus daily to determine quantities of food and supplies needed.
• Prepares food for cafeteria, patient food service and catering using creativity, quality, consistency, and promptness.
• Follow and comply with recipe standards.
• Monitors and replenishes food as needed for cafeteria, catering, or patient trays.
• Ensures food is being handled and stored to HACCP guidelines.
• Operates kitchen equipment and maintains cleanliness; records refrigerator temperatures.

Skills

Food service

HACCP knowledge

Recipe scaling

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Job Description

Under supervision, prepares and cooks food.

Job Description

Under supervision, prepares and cooks food.

Scope

• Reviews menus daily to determine quantities of food and supplies needed.
• Prepares food for cafeteria, patient food service and catering using creativity, quality, consistency, and promptness.
• Follow and comply with recipe standards.
• Monitors and replenishes food as needed for cafeteria, catering, or patient trays.
• Ensures food is being handled and stored to Hazardous Analysis of Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines.
• Operates various types of kitchen equipment and maintain cleanliness. Records temperatures of refrigerators. Ensures equipment is in good working condition.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• One (1) year food service experience in a healthcare facility, such as health care food service is preferred
• Minimum 6 months experience in food preparation, preferably in a healthcare setting is preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.
• Hazardous Analysis of Critical Control Point (HACCP) training to be obtained after hire.
• Ability to follow a recipe and scale.
• Basic knowledge of food allergies and dietary restrictions

• Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.
• Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read computer monitors and documents.
• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.
• May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending, kneeling and reaching.

Location

St James Hospital

Work City

Butte

Work State

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$18.91 - $26.58

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