Cook - Urgent Role

We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Cook to join our vibrant team at CHI St Vincent Hot Springs in Hot Springs, AR.
Growing your career as a Full Time Cook is an amazing opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in people management, communication and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Cook at CHI St Vincent Hot Springs today!

Overview

CHI St. Vincent a regional health network serving Arkansas is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements.  With more than 280 licensed beds CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs is a faith-based not-for-profit organization serving the health care needs of Hot Springs Ark. and surrounding communities. CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs and CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock are two of just over 400 Magnet hospitals nationwide and two of just four in Arkansas. As a Magnet institution CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs achieved Magnet status for the first time on October 14 2020 and employs the highest standards of quality and ensures that patient care and safety are the top priority. Studies show that Magnet hospitals have better overall patient outcomes than non-Magnet hospitals.CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our employee well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:Free Premium Membership to our View email address on commonspirit.careers program to help employees with child care pet care senior caregivers housekeepers & more.Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft Adoption AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyPaid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Assistance for career growth and developmentMatching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement ProgramsWellness Programs

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Prepares food for patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques. Prepares food for multiple therapeutic diets and complies with state and federal laws and regulations related to food preparation in a healthcare environment. Supports quality control measures such as recipe adherence and food quality consistency.

Job Responsibility 1

Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, etc., stove tops, and grills. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies. 

Job Responsibility 2

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. 

Job Responsibility 3

Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas. 

Job Responsibility 4

Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery. 

Qualifications

Experience

Two years Food Service experience.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure

Current (within the past 12 month) ServSafe® Allergen and Food Handler Certifications. If not currently certified, certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Benefits of working as a Cook in Hot Springs, AR:

● Excellent benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Attractive package