Hot Food Cook - Food Services

Baxter Health; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter Health is seeking a cook to prepare hot food for patients and guests in a hospital kitchen setting.

The role supports Baxter Health compliance and works with the Patient Supervisor to implement best practices within the Food and Nutrition Department. A high school diploma or CRC Bronze is preferred, with at least 6 months' experience desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or minimum score of Bronze on the Career Readiness Certification (CRC) preferred.
• Minimum six (6) months’ work experience preferred.
• Original Transcripts may be required for primary source verification.

Responsibilities

• Cook that prepares hot food for patients and guests.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Career Readiness Certification Bronze (CRC)

Job description

SUMMARY

Cook that prepares hot food for patients and guests.

BAXTER HEALTH COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands and adheres to Baxter Health standards as they appear in HealthStream Policy Manager.

Required to work with the Patient Supervisor regularly to carryout, initiate and/or implement best practices for the Baxter Health Food and Nutrition Department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent or minimum score of Bronze on the Career Readiness Certification ("CRC") certificate preferred.

Experience

Minimum six (6) months’ work experience preferred.

Primary Source Verification

Original Transcripts

Safety Sensitive Designation

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Must be able to respond to equipment alarms, such as beepers and timers and read recipes and instruction/procedural manuals. Must be able to occasionally distinguish between sweet and bitter flavors to ensure food quality. Ability to stand and walk up to, or exceeding 10 hours per shift. Ability to bend, squat and twist, and frequently lift and move up to 40 pounds with proper body mechanics. Spend up to two hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.

Work Environment

Kitchen setting, within a hospital environment

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a position in a hospital setting which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Production staff: 7 days a week, 8,or 10 hour shifts. Must be available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends and increased work schedules. May be required to work during inclement weather, emergency (Code yellow), and holidays.