Cook - Nutrition Services - St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Cook Job

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

The Cook is responsible for tasks related to patient meal service, including the timely assembly, final preparation and delivery of nutritionally appropriate and attractive meals. The Cook also practices appropriate food handling techniques and safety procedures while demonstrating excellent customer service skills on a consistent basis.

Essential Functions:

• Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders, menus and patient/guest specific requirements
• Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures on a consistent basis when interacting with patients and guests
• Areas are restocked as needed to meet department demands
• Performs sanitation for assigned work area in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines
• Ensures cooking and serving equipment is prewashed, washed and sanitized per department procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Degree or GED preferred

Experience:

• No experience required; On-the-job training will be provided
• Previous Food Industry or Customer Service experience preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Able to write and understand written and oral communications
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
• Basic math skills

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-beingpersonally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.