Cook

Lifepoint Health • Fort Smith, AR

14h • Onsite

About The Position

At Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Fort Smith, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve. The Cook performs a variety of tasks that facilitate the provision of food service and nutritional support to patients, employees, and visitors.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Ability to be ServSafe Certified within 3 months of hire. Also, must recertify every 3 years.
• Two years’ experience in food services hospital setting preferred
• Knowledge of food sanitation and safety (HACCP ServSafe Certificate)
• Knowledge of food quality through the use of established procedures and guidelines

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ experience in food services hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus to determine types and quantities of food needed
• Coordinates timing of preparation in order to meet service schedule for patients, staff and visitors
• Adheres to standardized recipes and portion control to prevent food waste and control food cost
• Provides maintenance and sanitation of equipment in food production areas
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees