Hospital Cook - per diem

Select Medical; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Per Diem Cook to join their dynamic team in Hummelstown. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care by planning and preparing nutritious meals tailored to individual needs. With flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth, this position is perfect for those looking to gain healthcare experience while working in a supportive kitchen environment. If you have a passion for cooking and a desire to help others, this could be the ideal opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Advancement opportunities

Gaining healthcare experience

Working with a great kitchen team

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of culinary arts, including cooking and baking.
• Serve Safe Certification preferred for food safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals for patients and staff.
• Oversee food preparation and ensure quality ingredients are used.

Skills

Culinary Arts

Meal Planning

Food Safety

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital

A Joint Venture with Select Medical and Penn State Health

Hummelstown, PA

Cook - PRN - As needed

Pay: $20 per hour

Looking to pick up a few shifts a month? Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital is currently seeking a Per Diem Cook to join our team. Per Diem employees work on an "as needed" basis to cover weekends, vacations, and when department workload picks up.

Benefits of being a Food Service Aide with us:

• Working with a great kitchen and dietary team
• Impact on patient care and their quality of life
• Flexible scheduling
• Ability to grow and learn
• Advancement opportunities
• Gaining healthcare experience

Responsibilities

Do you like to plan and cook nutritious meals? Would you like to help patients who are recovering from a serious illness or injury? Use your skills to provide great patient care in our inpatient rehabilitation hospital.

Specific Duties:

• Planning and preparing meals for patients, staff, guests, and special events
• Overseeing food preparation, including choosing quality ingredients, following food temperature and time control guidelines, and cleaning the food preparation area
• Reviewing and updating the menu, budget, patient nutritional needs, and recipe files
• Staying informed of nutritional services and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience (Including Licenses):

• Education: High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Thorough knowledge of the culinary arts, including baking, cooking, salad preparation, the procurement, and storage of foodstuff required.
• Serve Safe Certification or similar sanitary certification/training preferred.