Culinary Specialist/Cook- Waukesha Memorial Hospital- Full Time

ProHealth Care; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Culinary Specialist to join their dedicated food services team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care by preparing nutritious meals while ensuring high standards of quality and safety. Enjoy a balanced work schedule with no late nights and a supportive culture that values community engagement. With competitive salaries and robust benefits, this position is perfect for those passionate about culinary excellence and patient satisfaction. Join a team where your skills can shine and make a real difference!

Benefits

Generous PTO

Choices in insurance

HSA

Tuition reimbursement

Immediate 401K match

Discounted tickets to events

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary arts or food services required.
• ServSafe Certified at time of hire or within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in kitchen areas.
• Prepare and cook food for patients and catered events.
• Maintain food temperature logs according to guidelines.

Skills

Culinary Expertise

Food Safety Practices

Patient Food Preparation

Cash Register Operations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

$1,500 Sign On Bonus Included!

We Are Hiring:Culinary Specialist- WMH- 1.0 FTE

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Schedule Details:This 1.0FTE position will be scheduled to work 40 hours per week. Shift start times vary from 11:30am - 12pm, shift end times vary from 8pm - 8:30pm. Every other weekend and a rotating holiday schedule are required.
**This position will not require any late nights and will offer a great work life balance (done working by 8:30pm)**
(Hourly pay will include a PM shift differential!)

About Us:

At ProHealth Care, we believe great food is at the heart of patient care and community well-being. Our open-concept dining spaces feature a diverse array of gourmet hand-crafted salads, scratch-made comfort food, and global cuisine. For those on the go, we offer Grab-and-Go options that deliver nourishment without compromise. Our weekly specials and promotional events bring the Spice-of-Life variety to our menus, while our High-End Catering Team rivals any 5-star establishment, showing that "hospital food" can be extraordinary. We're proud to partner with local vendors, offering Door County Coffee and the freshest ingredients available. Culinary excellence awaits-no need to search any further!

What You Will Do:

As a Culinary Specialist, you will play a key role in the success of our culinary team, performing a variety of duties to ensure the effective operation of our food service department. This includes preparing and cooking meals for patients, guests, and catered events, while maintaining our high standards of quality, cleanliness, and sanitation.

Responsibilities Include:

• Kitchen Hygiene & Safety: Maintain impeccable hygiene, cleanliness, and safety standards in all kitchen areas at all times.


• Patient Food Preparation: Prepare and cook food for patients following prescribed therapeutic diets, ensuring nutritional needs are met.


• Food Production: Prepare and cook food for retail outlets, catered events, and Meals on Wheels/Caring Place programs, adhering to recipes and Food Service Policies and Procedures.


• Temperature & Quality Control: Maintain food temperature logs for hot and cold items according to HACCP, Joint Commission, County, State, and ServSafe guidelines.


• Cash Register Operations: Perform cash register operations as assigned.


• Culinary Expertise: Demonstrate skills in basic culinary fundamentals such as emulsified vinaigrette, bechamel sauce, searing salmon fillets, breaking down primal cuts of meat, proper knife skills, and plated meal presentations.

You Will Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Experience in culinary arts or food servicesrequired


• ServSafe Certified at time of hire or within 180days of hire.

This Position Will Offer You:

• Engaging and community focused culture


• Competitive Salaries


• Opportunity for professional career growth


• Robust benefits including: Generous PTO;Choices in insurance; HSA;Tuition reimbursement;immediate 401K match;discounted tickets to various entertainment, social and sporting events

ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.