COOK (FULL TIME)
About The Position
TouchPoint Support Services is hiring a full-time Cook at Ascension Via Christi North Ridge in Wichita, Kansas. The Cook prepares food according to standardized recipes, applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, and established policies and procedures. The position ensures quality food service, proper portioning and presentation, correct serving temperatures, and compliance with HACCP and safe food-handling practices. The schedule is 6:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. on days that may vary, with rotating weekends required. Pay is $17.00 to $18.50 per hour. Uniforms, a $50 shoe stipend twice a year, and free shift meals are provided. TouchPoint serves patients, families, and visitors at Ascension Health hospitals. The Cook works with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers to support hospitality and patient care. This role also includes maintaining kitchen cleanliness and equipment, keeping production and service records, assisting with planning and ordering, and following company safety policies.
Requirements
- Two years of previous cooking experience.
- Personal commitment to personal and others' safety.
- Ability to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Previous healthcare experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions, meeting production, delivery, and service schedules.
- Serve meals or prepare them for delivery using correct portions and standards, ensuring food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty; taste prepared food items.
- Use established ticket collection procedures during service and maintain records for the work area during service periods.
- Clean the kitchen after preparation and serving, maintain high cleanliness standards, and store or discard excess food according to safe food-handling procedures.
- Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat, and store food and supplies according to standards.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
- Assist with production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
- Assist with ordering and receiving food and supplies as required.
- Report maintenance needs, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
- Attend in-service and safety meetings.
- Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
- Work safely while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
- Follow company safety policies, including using appropriate protective gloves, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Uniform provided
- $50 shoe stipend twice a year
- Free shift meals
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance/AD
- Disability insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
