Cook

Overview

As a cook, you don’t just prepare food, you create a memorable experience for others. Whether you’re cooking for patients, cafeteria guests or catered events, you help to make life better for others, and that is what Legacy is all about.

Prepares cafeteria hot food items and serves cafeteria customers.  Follows established guidelines for safe food handling, storage and preparation techniques.  Knowledgeable in various food preparation skills.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates skills in basic cooking methods such as broiling, sautéing, grilling, baking, etc.

Exhibits competency in the preparation of the following items: soups, sauces, vegetables, starches, meats, poultry and fish.

Prepares meals with consistent quality.

Assures appropriate usage of leftovers.

Knowledge of production sheets, spread sheets, and how to set up the work station.

Records over and under production on appropriate forms.

Participates in process improvement activities.

Provides excellent customer service to patients and customers through greeting and/or fulfilling food service orders accurately and timely.

Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or the equivalent, preferred.

Experience:

Two years of cooking experience required.  One year of institutional cooking in a health care environment preferred.

Skills:

Ability to read, speak and fully comprehend English. Able to perform math skills. Able to relate to others with courtesy and tact under normal as well stressful conditions.

.

Licensure

Current Food Handler’s Certificate/Card for applicable County/State.

Pay Range

USD $20.27 - USD $27.45 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: https://www.legacyhealth.org/for-health-professionals/careers/benefits