As our Cook at CHI Mercy Health Valley City, you'll prepare food for patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques. This includes food for multiple therapeutic diets and complies with state and federal laws and regulations related to food preparation in a healthcare environment. Additionally, our Cook supports quality control measures such as recipe adherence and food quality consistency.

CHI Mercy Health Valley City, part of CommonSpirit Health, has been a part of the Valley City community since 1928 when it was founded by the Sisters of Mercy. Their vision was to build healthier communities through a healing ministry. Over the years we’ve progressed to meet the needs of the community. We are always here for you to keep your medical needs close to home and convenient. We are always just down the road and have offered services for decades.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc.
• Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.
• Follows healthcare food service industry standards, regulations, guidelines, and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes.
• Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.

Qualifications:

• Two (2) years food service experience.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Competitive pay range of $14.82 - $20.38 per hour.
• Opportunity to work in a healthcare environment.
• Supportive community-focused organization.

• Two (2) years of food service experience.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of safe cooking techniques and food safety standards.
• Ability to modify food preparations for dietary needs.
• Experience with kitchen utensils and equipment.