Cook-Main Kitchen-Methodist West

Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

Overview:Part time and full time positions available!Variable shifts - 5:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m./ 11:30 a.m.- 8:00 p.m with every other weekend (40 hrs/wk)Part time hours 11:30am-8pm with weekend rotation (24 hrs/wk)Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 paid out over 6 monthsThe Cook is primarily responsible for preparation of entrees, vegetables, soups, cereals, sauces, fried items and other food serviced from the production area. Other responsibilities include proper handling and storage of all food and sanitation of work the work area. It is the goal to produce attractive, palatable, nutritious, and safe food to all our customers.Why UnityPoint Health?Commitment to our Team - We've been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. Responsibilities:Wanted: This top quality hospitality minded associate with exceptional team initiative will work with Host/Hostess, patient room service operators, dietary staff, other culinary staff, and supervisors/managers to provide the best service for every patients every time. This individual must be highly self-motivated customer service focused with excellent culinary skills in a time sensitive work environment. Responsibilities of this "fast- paced" position includes overseeing the handling, preparation, and storage of food, assembly, delivery, and maintaining specifics with diet orders with patients, be able to understand special diets and use critical thinking skills. This customer service focused position will also use patient information to ensure that all policies and procedures are being followed for their specific diets. Our goal is to serve palatable, nutritious, attractive, and safe foods to our patients, visitors, and staff while maintaining a high level of professionalism, safety, and related criteria appropriate for the assigned area.Qualifications:Experience: 1 year cooking or food service experience.Education: High School diploma or GED required. Math Skills are required. Ability to read, write and speak fluent English. Must be able to lift 50 lbs., and stand for long periods of time.

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