Nutritional Services Cook

Wallowa Memorial Hospital; Enterprise (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Wallowa Memorial Hospital is seeking a Cook to support patient meals, employee cafeterias, and in-house events. You will prepare a variety of foods per approved menus, ensure dietary guidelines are followed, and provide courteous service to patients, visitors and staff.

Responsibilities include meal preparation for patients, employees and events, following recipes and portion controls, adhering to safety and infection control standards, and coordinating with the Food Service Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Current Food Handler’s Card required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire
• One year of experience as a cook preferred
• Ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to calculate recipes and prepare proper amounts as needed
• Basic computer skills, including operating the cafeteria point-of-sale system, checking email and a basic understanding of Word and Excel applications
• Ability to communicate effectively with the Food Service Supervisor and other Food Service employees
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care across diverse populations
• Ability to meet the physical and functional requirements outlined in the job description
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and reference checks

Responsibilities

• Preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner for hospital patients according to approved menus, recipes and meal tallies
• Ensuring therapeutic recipes and dietary guidelines are followed for special diets, including diabetic, low sodium, renal, cardiac, low fat and texture-modified diets
• Preparing hot and cold foods for the employee/visitor cafeteria and assisting with in-house catered events
• Using proper measurements, portion control, serving utensils and garnishing to ensure quality and appealing meal presentation
• Operating cooking equipment and kitchen utensils safely and maintaining equipment and work areas in a high degree of cleanliness
• Supporting tray line operations and assembling patient meal trays
• Following food safety guidelines, including proper food handling, storage, dating and temperature monitoring
• Assisting with food service operations, deliveries, stocking and other departmental duties as needed
• Providing technical guidance to Diet Aides, Cafeteria Aides and Dishwashers in the absence of the Food Service Supervisor
• Providing courteous and respectful service to patients, visitors and staff
• Adhering to all safety, infection control and confidentiality standards

Job description

Schedule: Days: Thursday-Saturday, 12 Hour Shifts

Category: Nutritional Services
Department: Nutritional Services
Status: Part-Time or Full-Time
Schedule: Days: Thursday-Saturday, 12 Hour Shifts

At Wallowa Memorial Hospital and Medical Clinics, we value compassion, respect and integrity in all that we do. As a member of our team, you can expect a fulfilling career alongside like-minded professionals who are dedicated to delivering premier care to the residents of Wallowa County.

We treat every employee like a valued member of the family and offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognized, world-class healthcare facility. Wallowa Memorial has been named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation and honored as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare for 6 consecutive years.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Cook plays a vital role in supporting the mission of Wallowa County Health Care District to provide premier healthcare by preparing high-quality meals for patients, employees and visitors. As a representative of the patient experience, this position requires professionalism, attention to detail and a strong commitment to excellent customer service.

The Cook is responsible for preparing a variety of foods, including meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, potatoes, rice, pastas, soups, sauces, casseroles, sandwiches, desserts and baked goods according to the current posted menu for hospital patients, the employee/visitor cafeteria and in-house catered events. Knowledge of therapeutic diets is essential to ensure meals are prepared according to dietary guidelines, approved recipes and physician-ordered diet requirements.

• Preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner for hospital patients according to approved menus, recipes and meal tallies
• Ensuring therapeutic recipes and dietary guidelines are followed for special diets, including diabetic, low sodium, renal, cardiac, low fat and texture-modified diets
• Preparing hot and cold foods for the employee/visitor cafeteria and assisting with in-house catered events
• Using proper measurements, portion control, serving utensils and garnishing to ensure quality and appealing meal presentation
• Operating cooking equipment and kitchen utensils safely and maintaining equipment and work areas in a high degree of cleanliness
• Supporting tray line operations and assembling patient meal trays
• Following food safety guidelines, including proper food handling, storage, dating and temperature monitoring
• Assisting with food service operations, deliveries, stocking and other departmental duties as needed
• Providing technical guidance to Diet Aides, Cafeteria Aides and Dishwashers in the absence of the Food Service Supervisor
• Providing courteous and respectful service to patients, visitors and staff
• Adhering to all safety, infection control and confidentiality standards.

Nutritional ServicesCook - Job Description

• Current Food Handler’s Card required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire
• One year of experience as a cook preferred
• Ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to calculate recipes and prepare proper amounts as needed
• Basic computer skills, including operating the cafeteria point-of-sale system, checking email and a basic understanding of Word and Excel applications
• Ability to communicate effectively with the Food Service Supervisor and other Food Service employees
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care across diverse populations
• Ability to meet the physical and functional requirements outlined in the job description
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and reference checks

EEOC/ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:

Wallowa County Health Care District is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background and drug screenings. Please note that we adhere to federal guidelines regarding prohibited substances, including those that may be legal under state law.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department for assistance.

Salary Range: $20.20 + DOE
Posted: 09/11/2026