Cook - PRN

Ernest Health; Cayce (SC); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Cayce, South Carolina is seeking a compassionate Cook to prepare healthy meals for patients, staff and visitors. You will follow strict safety standards and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient care.

The role involves menu planning, food preparation, and assisting with supply orders while maintaining dietary restrictions and high quality. A supportive workplace with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred or equivalent in education or experience.
• Food Handlers License required.
• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling practices.

Responsabilidades

• Provide healthy meals for patients, staff, and visitors while following safety standards.
• Prepare meals, create menus, and order supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria.
• Incorporate the hospital's mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Conocimientos

Patient diets

Food safety

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Infection control

Clinical operations

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food Handlers License

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a Cook to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital – Columbia (Cayce), SC

Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Cayce, South Carolina (Columbia area) offers specialized inpatient rehabilitation in a warm and professional environment. Our hospital is dedicated to restoring the quality of life for individuals recovering from strokes, neurological injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other serious illnesses or injuries. We provide comprehensive rehab services, including advanced physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology, delivered by a compassionate multidisciplinary team. The facility is equipped with modern therapy gyms and amenities to promote healing and comfort. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is recognized for its patient-focused care and strong outcomes, proudly serving patients and families across the Midlands region.

At Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, you’ll find the resources to grow your career in a place that feels like home.

Why make the move to Cayce, South Carolina?

Access to riverwalks, parks, and outdoor recreation along the Congaree River and minutes from Columbia, the state capital, with vibrant culture, dining, and nightlife. Close proximity to Lake Murry for boating, fishing and relaxing weekends. Overall, centrally located with easy drives to the beaches and mountains.

Home to the University of South Carolina, fueling youthful energy and community events. Affordable cost of living and diverse housing options.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Equivalent in in education or experience required.
• Food Handlers License required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements and use of Nutritional Care Manual.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing healthy food for patients, employees, and visitors. Prepares food ensuring that strict safety standards are followed. Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.