Cook - Lead

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits available

retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Missouri is seeking a Cook to support food production for patients and staff. The role includes leading kitchen activities in the absence of management and working within a fast-paced, high-volume environment across patient, retail, and catering services.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, ensuring proper food temperatures, and accommodating dietary requests. Entry-level to experienced candidates are considered for this role.

Qualifications

• Prepares food items according to standardized recipes and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintains quality and correct temperature of foods.
• Assists with cost control and waste minimization.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items as assigned according to standardized recipes, food preparation guidelines and sanitation standards.
• Consistently checks food for quality and correct temperature.
• Maintains cost control and minimizes waste when preparing food.
• Accommodates and has knowledge of special dietary requests.
• Assists with the success of other dietary team members and assumes lead responsibility in management's absence.

Skills

Food production

Sanitation

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Do you enjoy helping others? Do you enjoy cooking? Come join our team at Barnes-Jewish Hospital as a Cook.

DAILY PAY AVAILABLE

• Full Time
• AM and PM Shifts
• Rotating Weekends and Holidays
• Working in Fast Paced Environment
• High Volume and Batch Cooking Needed

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Department of Food and Nutrition at Barnes-Jewish Hospital consists of Patient, Retail and Catering Service areas on both the North and South Campus.¿ This includes patient meal and Clinical Nutrition Services, Queeny Tower Restaurant, three Cafeterias and three Coffee Bars.¿ It is the role of the department to serve the needs of patients, visitors and employees with excellent customer service.¿ Our qualified staff services the patients' nutritional needs during their hospital stay according to specified guidelines to improve their clinical status and assist in the healing process.¿ Opportunities are available for all skill levels from entry-level positions to licensed and/or certified management positions.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Performs food production activities such as pre-preparation and preparation of hot foods for the patients, staff and guests. Responsible as the Lead Cook for the department management in Managers and/or Lead Employees absence.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items as assigned according to standardized recipes, food preparation guidelines and sanitation standards.
• Consistently checks food for quality and correct temperature.
• Maintains cost control and minimizes waste when preparing food.
• Accommodates and has knowledge of special dietary requests.
• Assists with the success of other dietary team members and assumes lead responsibility in management's absence.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer