Cook - Various

2510 Cobb Hospital, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Cook to join our patient meals and hospital food services. The role requires hard work, attention to sanitation, and the ability to prepare nutritious meals for a high‑risk population in a healthcare setting.

The position emphasizes adherence to safety standards, teamwork, and reliable scheduling, including Mondays through Fridays and occasional weekend shifts. A ServSafe Food Handler certification is required within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow recipes accurately.
• Adherence to safety and sanitation standards in healthcare food service.

Responsibilities

• Washes hands, wears gloves, and follows infection prevention practices.
• Maintains clean and organized work areas; prevents spills and hazards.
• Monitors and records temperatures; responds to out-of-range readings.
• Stores food and supplies with proper labeling and rotation.
• Operates equipment following safety guidelines and reports unsafe conditions.
• Follows schedules including weekends and holidays; prepares workstation.
• Collaborates with team and respects diverse colleagues.
• Prepares and handles menu items using appropriate culinary techniques.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School Diploma General-Preferred

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Day (United States of America) Cook - Various Flexibility required M-F and every other weekend

Great Benefits

Prepares nutritious and delicious food for WellStar Patient Meal Service, Retail Service and/or other satellite areas utilizing recipes and conventional and/or cook/chill production methods, equipment or tools. Requires a passion for the culinary arts and the menu items being prepared in a healthcare setting. Must be adamant about adhering to all sanitation and food handling codes established by the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point and local county Department of Health. Must be able to comply with a higher standard of safety and sanitation as a result of preparing food for a high risk population that has developing, weakening or compromised immune systems. Must possess ability to manage time and plan work accordingly to produce a variety and number of recipes simultaneously, possibly under high-volume demands. Requires ability to assess food quality, taste, color, odor, etc.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• a.Washes hands frequently and appropriately wears gloves.
• b.Follows infection prevention practices, including personal hygiene expectations (i.e., fingernail length and finish) and reports potential risks.
• c.Maintains all the work areas in a clean and organized manner; free of spills and fall hazards.
• d.Monitors and records food and/or equipment temperatures; immediately correcting/escalating out of range occurrences.
• e.Stores food and/or supplies using proper labeling, dating and rotation methods.
• f.Operates equipment according to all safety guidelines and escalates any unsafe conditions (i.e., frayed electrical cords).

Ensures Positive Service Outcomes

• a.Follows department work schedule (including weekends and holidays) and arrives at the work station prior to task start time.
• b.Sets up, maintains and breaks down workstation according to area requirements.
• c.Follows written and verbal instructions and station responsibilities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• d.Completes area checklists and forms.
• e.Operates and cares for equipment according to manufacturers and area specific guidelines.

Engages in Efforts to Create a World Class Work Environment

• a.Follows work areas uniform specifications, i.e., clothing and shoes are neat and clean.
• b.Collaborates with team members and Leadership to meet the goals and objectives of the Department and Hospital.
• c.Communicates in a respectful manner and in terms that are clear and concise.
• Respects the cultural traditions of team members and customers.

Ensures the High Quality of Menu Items Prepared by Utilizing Culinary Techniques

• a.Properly peels and cuts fresh products. Includes ability to butcher meats; dice, julienne or mince vegetables when preparing ingredients to produce menu items..
• b.Utilizes proper cooking techniques such as dry method, wet method, and combination method cooking.
• c.Identifies and properly handles/cooks vegetables, meats, spices/seasonings, pasta and dairy products.
• a.Accurately reads and follows recipes. Includes skills of measurement/mathematical conversion and scaling.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma General-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. SRVSF-FH - ServSafe Food Handler within 60 Days

Required Minimum Experience:

relevant experience Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and Math. Ability to complete mandatory computer-based learning and pass exam. Ability to understand and follow safety regulations in a food service healthcare environment.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION:

To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION:

Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES:

We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice

Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.

Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.