Cook - Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital

PeaceHealth•Springfield, OR

About The Position

PeaceHealth is hiring a Cook for Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital. This per diem/relief position is responsible for planning, preparing, and cooking food according to recipes and production standards, using HACCP guidelines for safe food handling. The food supports hospital patients, medical staff, caregivers, volunteers, and visitors. The position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. The listed salary range is $23.53–$36.75; the hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining agreement terms, and seniority. The Cook prepares hot and cold foods according to recipes and production and food-styling guidelines, considering customer and patient counts. The role also involves organizing and calculating food production, maintaining records to regulatory and departmental standards, and cleaning and sanitizing the workstation. The posting notes that other duties may be assigned. The work involves continuous movement around the area; frequent lifting up to 22 pounds and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional carrying up to 20 pounds; frequent reaching, bending, stooping, grasping, and pushing or pulling; and occasional squatting or kneeling. The employee must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment and work near heated surfaces such as ovens and near water or liquids. Vision and hearing must be within normal limits, with glasses, contacts, and hearing aids permitted, and the employee must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information. For positions below 0.5 FTE, PeaceHealth lists a 403(b) retirement plan for caregiver contributions, wellness benefits, a discount program, and an expanded EAP and mental health program. Applicants are asked to attach a current resume for full consideration.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
Minimum of 2 years of experience (preferred).
Oregon Food Handler's Card (required).
Knowledge and understanding of proper food handling and sanitation (required).
Ability to work well with others (required).
Proficiency in MS Office applications (required).

Nice To Haves

Experience as a cook in a hospital or full-service kitchen.
A combination of experience and formal culinary training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job will be considered.
Professional Culinary Institute Certificate.

Responsibilities

Follow recipes accurately.
Prepare hot and cold food according to recipes and production and food-styling guidelines, taking customer and patient counts into consideration.
Maintain proper food-handling techniques using HACCP guidelines.
Clean and sanitize the workstation according to safety and sanitation guidelines.
Organize, calculate, and produce food production.
Maintain appropriate records according to regulatory and departmental standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.