Cook

Lifepoint Health • Escondido, CA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Cook, joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to Making Communities Healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining food safety standards.
• Requires strong time management and teamwork skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous food service or customer service experience preferred; cooking experience strongly preferred.
• Healthcare food service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals in accordance with dietary standards and scheduled times, ensuring food quality, cleanliness, and adherence to infection control policies.
• Collaborates with the dietary team to meet patient nutrition needs and maintain a clean kitchen environment.
• Prepares meals to meet designated mealtimes and test foods to ensure proper seasoning and quality.
• Collaborates with the Registered Dietitian regarding modified diets when necessary.
• Supervises Nutritional Services staff in the preparation and handling of food items.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and organized kitchen in compliance with infection control policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED