Hospital Cook — Patient Meals & Menu Prep

Johnson Regional Medical Center; Clarksville (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Regional Medical Center in Clarksville, AR seeks a full-time Cook to prepare, season and cook meals for hospital patients, staff and visitors under supervision. The role involves following planned menus, preparing quantities, and ensuring meals are served on time while maintaining a clean kitchen and adherence to safety standards.

The cook will work within Food and Nutrition Services, coordinating with the manager and dietitians to meet dietary guidelines and patient diet orders.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to calculate measurements in recipes to adjust serving sizes.
• Basic computer knowledge for reporting and records.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, seasons and cooks food for hospital patients, staff and visitors.
• Determines quantities of meats, vegetables and soups from planned menus.
• Ensures meals are ready at the specified times and delivered to nursing stations.
• Maintains a clean and organized kitchen and observes infection prevention practices.
• Participates in departmental quality improvement activities.

Skills

English communication

Recipe math

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Johnson Regional Medical Center in Clarksville, AR seeks a full-time Cook to prepare, season and cook meals for hospital patients, staff and visitors under supervision. The role involves following planned menus, preparing quantities, and ensuring meals are served on time while maintaining a clean kitchen and adherence to safety standards.

The cook will work within Food and Nutrition Services, coordinating with the manager and dietitians to meet dietary guidelines and patient diet orders.