Cook - Regional Hospital - Day Shift

Thedacare • Neenah, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares food according to the department’s menu and production needs, including individual servings and quantity production for patients/residents, cafeteria and retail areas, catering events, and other locations where food is needed. The Cook follows production sheets and recipes to meet quality and quantity standards and adheres to department standards for safe food handling, storage, and sanitation.

The role is scheduled for 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE), with hours built between 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. A schedule includes every other weekend and a holiday rotation. The Cook works in a normally climate-controlled environment, with exposure to heat and humidity from cooking equipment and cold in walk-in coolers and freezers. The role involves frequent standing and movement throughout the work area and interaction with department members and other healthcare providers. The position is not overtime exempt.

Requirements

• One year of experience in food production, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to stand, stoop, walk, bend, push, and pull, and to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Comply with department-specific competencies.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather and prepare ingredients, set up the workstation, and measure and mix ingredients according to recipes.
• Cook food using appropriate techniques to meet standards for portion size, taste, appearance, and temperature; taste-test recipes and serve or display food according to standards and service deadlines.
• Follow safe food handling, storage, sanitation, and infection-control procedures; maintain temperature logs and correctly label and date food.
• Review and follow production sheets and recipes, and collaborate with the team to improve food quality and production while controlling food waste.
• When assigned to café production, prepare food efficiently to recipe standards and service steps, interact with customers in a friendly manner, and ensure food is at the correct temperature and attractively displayed.
• Rotate food inventory to maintain freshness, quality, and proper storage, and communicate purchasing needs to the appropriate person.
• Monitor food and equipment temperatures and follow established food-handling procedures to support food safety and infection control.
• Use equipment safely and appropriately.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain an organized work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Lifestyle engagement resources, including health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps, and mental health support.
• Access and affordability offerings, including minimal or zero copays, team member cost-sharing premiums, and daycare.
• Continued opportunities for learning and development.
• Accessible and transparent leadership.
• Commitment to work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED