Hospital Kitchen Cook – Patient Meals & Sanitation

Saint Francis Healthcare System; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Healthcare System is dedicated to preparing and serving meals to patients and customers while ensuring adherence to prescribed diets and quality service standards. Staff may operate a cash register and must maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, with proper labeling and storage of all foods and supplies per regulations.

Shifts vary to meet patient care needs, including early mornings and evenings, with rotating weekends and holidays to support hospital operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Must possess a Basic Sanitation Food card or obtain one within 45 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to patients and customers according to dietary guidelines.
• Provide customer service meeting the Medical Center's standards of practice.
• Serve food items on patient tray line with accuracy to prescribed diet.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and sanitary work area and properly label and store food and supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma - preferred

Basic Sanitation Food card

Job description

Saint Francis Healthcare System is dedicated to preparing and serving meals to patients and customers while ensuring adherence to prescribed diets and quality service standards. Staff may operate a cash register and must maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, with proper labeling and storage of all foods and supplies per regulations.

Shifts vary to meet patient care needs, including early mornings and evenings, with rotating weekends and holidays to support hospital operations.