Cook-PRN

Ernest Health, Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute in Spartanburg, South Carolina seeks a PRN Cook to support patient meals in the hospital kitchen and cafeteria. You will prepare meals for patients, staff, and visitors while following strict safety standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a Food Handlers License. You will help design menus, order supplies, and uphold the hospital’s guiding principles and infection control protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Food Handlers License required.
• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and safety standards.
• Ability to collaborate professionally with others.
• Adherence to 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.

Skills

Diet knowledge

Clinical operations knowledge

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Quality and safety standards

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food Handlers License

Job description

Overview

Cook - PRN Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute

Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute in Spartanburg, South Carolina located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Spartanburg is a hub for arts, education, and innovation. The city features scenic trails, local dining, and a growing downtown—perfect for professionals and families alike.

Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute in Spartanburg, South Carolina provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative care with a personal touch. Serving the Upstate region, our institute specializes in helping patients recover from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other disabling conditions through intensive therapy programs.

Our interdisciplinary team – including rehab physicians, nurses, therapists, and case managers – is passionate about patient care and works collaboratively to design individualized treatment plans for each patient’s unique goals. We offer advanced rehabilitation technologies and a supportive environment that encourages progress and healing.

Joint Commission-accredited and consistently ranked among top rehab providers, Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute is proud to help patients rebuild their abilities and confidence on the journey to recovery.

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

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.