Hospital Cook - Patient Diet & Safety Focus

Ernest Health, Inc.; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program with quarterly steps

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. operates Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital and is seeking a Cook to join the hospital team in Casper, Wyoming.

The role focuses on preparing meals for patients, staff, and visitors while upholding safety, nutrition guidelines, and the hospital’s mission. The position supports diet-related patient care, requires a Food Handlers License, and benefits from relocation and wellness programs offered by the Ernest Health network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent in education or experience required.
• Food Handlers License required.
• 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.

Skills

Food handling

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Safety standards

Confidentiality

Patient diet knowledge

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food Handlers License

Job description

Ernest Health, Inc. operates Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital and is seeking a Cook to join the hospital team in Casper, Wyoming.

The role focuses on preparing meals for patients, staff, and visitors while upholding safety, nutrition guidelines, and the hospital’s mission. The position supports diet-related patient care, requires a Food Handlers License, and benefits from relocation and wellness programs offered by the Ernest Health network.