Cook

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Cook, you will prepare food for patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility by utilizing safe cooking techniques. You will ensure that all meals are prepared for multiple therapeutic diets while strictly complying with state and federal healthcare regulations.

Every day, you will follow standardized recipes and established procedures to maintain consistency in food quality. You will play a vital role in supporting quality control measures to ensure that every meal served meets the high standards of the facility.

To be successful in your role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to food safety and regulatory compliance. Your attention to detail and ability to execute complex dietary requirements will be essential to providing excellent nutrition services.

• Prepares and serves food in accordance with menu guidelines and dietary requirements, using necessary kitchen utensils and equipment, such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stovetops, and grills. Adjusts food preparation as needed to accommodate specific allergies.
• Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, and procedures, including monitoring and maintaining proper food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage. Prevents cross-contamination and adheres to all personal hygiene requirements.
• Maintains proper labeling and storage protocols for all food products, equipment, and machinery.
• Performs cleaning and sanitizing duties to ensure that all cooking and serving areas remain hygienic and safe.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year of Food Service Experience
• FHP:- within 30 days or state requirement
  • FHP ANSI approved or ServSafe : AZ - Maricopa, Yavapai
  • FHP ANSI approved or ServSafe: CA - Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego
  • FHP: City of Leavenworth: KS - Leavenworth
  • FHP or ServSafe: KY - Jessamine, Fayette, Madison, Montgomery
  • FHP: NE - Lancaster - Lancaster County Food Protection Manager Permit
  • FHP: NV - Clark - Clark County Food Handler
  • FHP ANSI or ServSafe: OR
  • FHP ANSI approved or ServSafe: TX
  • FHP or ServSafe: UT
  • FHP State Approved: WA

Preferred

• High School Diploma
• Cooking Experience
• Combination of education and experience

Where You'll Work

Following a major expansion, Holy Cross Hospital � Jordan Valley's capacity tripled, now housing 171 beds to serve our growing community. We have invested substantially in advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment, which has attracted our top-notch medical staff and a team of highly skilled nurses. Our entire hospital team is dedicated to providing expert care in a warm, family-friendly environment. We are a Level III Trauma center, STEMI Cardiac receiving center, and certified stroke treatment center. Our employees are continually prepared, accountable, inspired and ensure compliance with the highest levels of quality care and patient safety standards. Recently given the Women's Choice Award for America's 100 Best Hospitals Emergency Care, we are the only designated trauma center west of I-15 in the Salt Lake Valley.

Pay Range
$17.00 - $23.34 /hour