Prep Cook - Healthcare Setting
The Staff Pad•Helena, MT
•Onsite
About The Position
The Staff Pad is partnering with a healthcare organization to hire a Prep Cook to support daily food preparation in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality meals while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards. This is a stable, mission-driven healthcare environment with an opportunity to support patient care through quality meal preparation. It is a team-oriented kitchen with a focus on consistency and service.
Requirements
- 1+ year of food preparation or kitchen experience required
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and basic cooking techniques
- Ability to follow recipes and perform basic math for measurements and portions
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare or institutional food service experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare and handle food in accordance with food safety and sanitation guidelines
- Follow standardized recipes, portion controls, and production sheets
- Assist with forecasting food quantities based on menu and census needs
- Perform basic cooking techniques (chopping, dicing, roasting, grilling, steaming, etc.)
- Weigh and measure ingredients accurately to ensure consistency
- Maintain clean and organized workstations, including proper food labeling and storage
- Monitor food quality and participate in daily production and quality control processes
- Assist with inventory, reporting low stock, and supporting ingredient ordering
- Provide support with dishwashing and kitchen coverage as needed
- Follow all safety protocols and report equipment or workplace concerns
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
