Cook - Fulton County Hospital Food & Nutritional Services

Baxter Health • Salem, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook performs hands-on preparation, cooking, and serving of food for patients, the cafeteria, the doctors’ dining room, and catering events. As part of the production team, the Cook supports the organization’s mission by providing safe, therapeutic, and innovative food across patient, cafeteria, and catering services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, or a minimum Bronze score on the Career Readiness Certification (CRC), preferred.
• Minimum six months of work experience preferred.
• ServSafe Certificate of Achievement in Employee Food Safety, or obtain it within six months of the hire date.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, solve problems, and make decisions.
• Ability to respond to equipment alarms, including beepers and timers, and read recipes and instruction or procedural manuals.
• Ability to occasionally distinguish sweet and bitter flavors to ensure food quality.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to or more than eight hours per shift.
• Ability to bend, squat, and twist, and frequently lift and move up to 30 pounds using proper body mechanics.
• Ability to spend up to two or more hours daily using a computer, monitor, or similar screen with a keyboard and/or mouse.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and handle critical, highly stressful situations efficiently and calmly.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent, or a minimum Bronze score on the Career Readiness Certification (CRC), preferred.
• Minimum six months of work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve food for patients, the cafeteria, the doctors’ dining room, and catering events.
• Participate as part of the food production team.
• Provide safe, therapeutic, and innovative food.

What This Job Offers

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