Cook - Hospital
About The Position
Thomas Cuisine is seeking a dedicated, energetic Cook to prepare and serve high-quality meals in a fast-paced, professional hospital kitchen in Shelby, Montana. The Cook works with a team to deliver nutritious, cost-effective meals while maintaining food quality, presentation, safety, sanitation, and an orderly kitchen. The schedule varies and includes weekends and holidays; open availability is appreciated, with details to be discussed during the interview. Compensation is $18 per hour. The role includes menu and production preparation, cooking, food storage and inventory tasks, meeting service deadlines for tray lines, cafeteria service, and catering, and following kitchen opening, closing, cleaning, and food-safety procedures. The Cook may also help train new Food Service personnel and report equipment repairs or maintenance needs to the Supervisor. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, ServSafe® Certification, and a State Food Handlers Card. Candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen. The work involves standing for extended periods, lifting trays, repetitive tasks, and regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, kitchen fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, and vibration may occur. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- ServSafe® Certification.
- State Food Handlers Card.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift trays, and perform repetitive tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Open availability is greatly appreciated.
Responsibilities
- Review menus and assemble all items needed for preparation.
- Follow standard recipes and production sheets to prepare nutritious, high-quality, cost-effective meals.
- Evaluate food preparation and recommend changes to improve operations.
- Follow kitchen opening and closing procedures and handle food and equipment according to sanitation and safety practices.
- Assist with training new Food Service personnel.
- Report repairs and maintenance needs to the Supervisor.
- Meet deadlines for tray line, cafeteria service, and catering.
- Use progressive cooking procedures to ensure optimum product quality.
- Use appropriate garnishing and food presentation techniques.
- Follow daily prep and pull schedules as indicated in guidelines.
- Weigh and measure ingredients for the following day's production; refrigerate food as needed and use proper thawing procedures.
- Document supply acquisitions when ordering and removing items from the storeroom.
- Rotate supplies and maintain orderly inventory at minimum levels.
- Follow safe sanitary food-handling practices, including keeping hot food hot and cold food cold.
- Follow specified cleaning procedures for all cooking equipment.
- Use proper food storage practices, including covering, labeling, and dating food.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid baby bonding leave.
- Paid elder care leave.
- Accrued paid time off.
- Holiday premium pay.
- Three medical plans through Blue Cross.
- Prescription coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Reimbursed wellness massages (portion of cost).
- Voluntary HSA with company match.
- Voluntary FSA.
- Free Employee Assistance Program with behavioral health support.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Company-paid basic life insurance.
- Company-paid accidental death and dismemberment policy.
- Voluntary short-term disability.
- Voluntary employee, spouse, and/or child life insurance with AD&D.
- Referral bonus program.
- Supportive, collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
