Dietary Services Aide- Cook

Lifepoint Health®; Meyersdale (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

401K benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Cook to support patient meals, staff and visitors with nutritious, well‑prepared foods.

The role involves preparing, seasoning, and cooking meals, reviewing menus, and coordinating timing to meet service schedules, while maintaining sanitation and following HACCP standards.

You will mentor new staff, participate in supply orders, and help deliver high‑quality food service in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in hospital food service preferred.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe certification within 3 months of hire; recertify every 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons, and cooks food for patients, staff, visitors and special functions.
• Reviews menus to determine types and quantities of food needed.
• Prepares quality food in sufficient quantities to cover all service requirements.
• Coordinates timing of preparation to meet service schedules for patients, staff and visitors.
• Adheres to standardized recipes and portion control to prevent waste and control costs.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards (HACCP).
• Assists in ordering supplies and mentors new staff.

Skills

Food service experience

ServSafe certification

Staff mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a

Your Experience Matters

Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Cook joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

What We Offer

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more...

Job Summary

A Cook performs a variety of tasks that facilitate the provision of food service and nutritional support to patients, employees, and visitors

Qualifications & Requirements:

High School graduate or equivalent required
Two Years experience in food services hospital setting preferred . Ability to be ServSafe Certified within 3 months of hire. Also, must re-certify every 3 years.

Essential Functions

• Prepares, seasons, and cooks food for patients, staff, visitors, and special functions
• Reviews menus to determine types and quantities of food needed
• Prepares quality food in sufficient quantities to cover all service requirements
• Coordinates timing of preparation in order to meet service schedules for patients, staff and visitors
• Adheres to standardized recipes and portion control to prevent food waste and control food cost
• Provides maintenance and sanitation of equipment in food production areas
• Adheres to sanitation and food safety standards (HACCP)
• Participates in the process of ordering supplies
• Gives direction to personnel assisting in food preparation
• Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patients in performance of duties and responsibilities
• Orients and mentors new staff members
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as necessary

Why Join Us We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More About Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center

Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center is a 20-bed critical access hospital that has served the rural Meyersdale community for 70 years. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center, and offers high-quality, comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services close to home. Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center also provides primary care services, preventative care, and community education to the Meyersdale community through its Family Health Care Rural Health Clinic.

EEOC Statement

"Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.