Cook (Windham Center) - PT/40

Springfield Hospital; Bellows Falls (VT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Springfield Hospital in Bellows Falls, VT seeks a Windham Center Cook to prepare meals by following recipes and schedules while maintaining high sanitation standards. You will ensure accurate weights and measures, taste checks, and adherence to policy. Training responsibilities for new staff may be required.

The role emphasizes teamwork in a healthcare setting, with in-service participation and commitment to consistent product quality across hospital meals.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity cooking in healthcare.
• Experience cooking in behavioral health setting (preferred).
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Knowledge of weights and measures.
• ServSafe certified (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plan cooking schedule according to job flow.
• Prepare food according to recipes and follows cooking method for a consistent product.
• Utilize weights and measures to insure proper quantities.
• Observe food being prepared and ensures food has been tasted according to policy and procedures.
• Follow all sanitation and food handling specifications.
• Attend department specific in-service programs and mandatory hospital in-services.
• Assist in the training of new staff members.

Skills

ServSafe certified

English communication

Job description

Description

The Windham Center Cook will:

• Plan cooking schedule according to job flow.
• Prepare food according to recipes and follows cooking method for a consistent product.
• Utilize weights and measures to insure proper quantities.
• Observe food being prepared and ensures food has been tasted according to policy and procedures.
• Follow all sanitation and food handling specifications.
• Attend department specific in-service programs and mandatory hospital in-services.
• Assist in the training of new staff members.

Requirements

• Experience in quantity cooking in healthcare
• Experience cooking in behavioral health setting (preferred)
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Knowledge of weights and measures
• ServSafe certified (preferred)

Salary Range: The base rate for this position is $18.00 - $22.50 per hour. The hourly range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the position. The rate for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.

Springfield Hospital is proud to offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, 401k with an employer match, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, and referral bonuses. Employees are part of a close-knit, mission-driven team that values collaboration and growth.