Morning Cook

Vernon Health • Viroqua, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Vernon Memorial Healthcare is seeking a regular part-time Assistant Cook to join our hospital's Food & Nutrition Services department. The hours for this position are 3-4 days per week from 5:45 AM - 1:45 PM Monday through Friday, with a rotating holiday and weekend. Vernon Health, a Critical Access Hospital with Rural Health Clinics in Viroqua, WI, is seeking passionate healthcare professionals who share our mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care and our vision of a healthier community for all. We offer rewarding hospital jobs and healthcare careers where your skills and talent are valued. Join a supportive team that prioritizes teamwork, collaboration, and kindness in every patient interaction. As an independent, non-profit hospital, Vernon Health has been serving the Viroqua community since 1951. Our campus includes a modern medical office building, family practice clinics, retail pharmacies, and a dedicated Orthopedic and General Surgery center, offering a variety of career opportunities in healthcare. Located near the Mississippi River, La Crosse, and Madison, WI, Viroqua is a vibrant community with abundant outdoor recreation and excellent public and private schools.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of relevant experience in a cook or dietary role along with a strong interest in food and nutrition strongly preferred.
• Holding a ServSafe certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cooking for patients and bistro
• Completes daily stocking and uses food techniques which conserve nutrients, flavor, and appearance.
• Performs variety of required daily cleaning duties
• Assists with preparation of appropriate quantities of aesthetically pleasing and nutritious foods for service to VMH patients, staff and visitors.
• Assembles patient meal trays and checks food trays for accuracy.
• Assists with portioning food items necessary for patient meals, patient nourishments, hospital cafeteria, and special functions including entrees, side items, soups, salads, and desserts.
• Assist as Bistro cashier when needed

Benefits

• Enhanced benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage, as well as short-term disability benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO) and a 401k savings plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed