Cook
About The Position
This position supports a brand-new Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital (IRH) which is a partnership between CoxHealth and Select Medical. The 63-bed medical rehabilitation hospital serves patients in Southwest Missouri and is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. The company supports career growth and personal well-being through an extensive orientation program, generous PTO and Paid Sick Time, comprehensive health benefits (medical/RX, health, vision, EAP, dental), a company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, and life and disability protection. The Cook will prepare foods for patients, staff, and guests, and may assist with general cleaning of cooking and eating areas. In the absence of the Manager, the Cook supervises the dietary staff, ensuring adherence to facility and departmental policies, and proper sanitation, safety, and infection control policies.
Requirements
- One (1) year cooking experience required.
Nice To Haves
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Culinary Arts degree preferred.
- Completion of state or local food safety training course preferred.
- Healthcare experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare foods for patients, staff, and guests.
- Assist with general cleaning of the cooking and eating areas.
- Supervise the dietary staff in the absence of the Manager, ensuring facility and departmental policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Ensure proper sanitation, safety, and infection control policies are being followed.
- Accept and understand both verbal and written instructions.
- Provide high-quality food preparation and service.
- Clean and maintain equipment to meet department standards.
- Maintain high standards of quality food production and portion control.
- Demonstrate a willingness to help with work that needs to be done.
- Take initiative to identify problems and bring about a positive and sustainable solution.
Benefits
- Generous PTO
- Paid Sick Time
- Comprehensive medical/RX
- Health plan
- Vision plan
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Dental plan
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan
- Life protection
- Disability protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
