Cook - Main Kitchen

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking a full-time cook to properly prepare, cook and deliver food to patients and retail customers, ensuring meals are appetizing and healthy while delivered on time.

The role requires formal culinary training and at least one year of line cook experience, with the ability to read and follow instructions. Strong math and measuring skills are needed, and a written test must be passed.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary training is required.
• One year of line cook experience in a restaurant with a varied menu is required.
• Must be able to read, comprehend and follow simple verbal and written instruction.
• Math ability and planning ability are required.
• Must pass a written test with a minimum score of 80%.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to properly prepare, cook and deliver food to patients and retail customers.
• Support the delivery of appetizing and healthy food on time.

Skills

Line cook experience

Reading & following instructions

Math & measuring

Written test required

Education

Formal culinary training

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Location:US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Varied
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours:varied

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible to properly prepare, cook and deliver food to patients and retail customers. Support the delivery of appetizing and healthy food on time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Formal training as a cook required.
• One (1) year line cook experience in a restaurant with a varied menu required.
• Must be able to read, comprehend and follow simple verbal and written instruction.
• Math ability and planning ability are required.
• Must be capable of simple use of formulas, charts, tables and using adjustable measuring instruments.
• Must pass a written test and hands on skills demonstration with a minimum score of 80%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Experience as a line cook in a hospital or nursing home is preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Wellwith Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balancedwith Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Securedwith Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewardedwith Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supportedby the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.