Cook

Full Time, 72 hour bi-weekly, 5:30am- 2:00pm or 10:00am to 6:30pm Monday thru Friday

Meritus Health is seeking a dependable and skilled Cook to join our Nutrition Services team. In this role, you will prepare high-quality food for patients, employees, visitors, and others while maintaining a safe, sanitary, and efficient kitchen environment.

Nutrition Services is committed to Service Excellence. Team members are expected to uphold Meritus Health’s Code of Conduct and demonstrate the values of Teamwork, Stewardship, Accountability, Integrity, Advocacy, and Innovation.

• Prepare entrees and related food items according to daily production sheets, menus, and standardized recipes.


• Review upcoming menus, recipes, and production needs to determine appropriate food items and quantities.


• Assemble and prepare regular and modified food products while accurately documenting production information.


• Taste and evaluate products to ensure quality and consistency.


• Follow proper cooking techniques and safely operate appropriate kitchen equipment.


• Handle perishable foods using safe food handling, storage, labeling, dating, and FIFO practices.


• Follow infection control procedures and applicable food safety and sanitation requirements.


• Monitor and document food temperatures during production, holding, service, cooling, and reheating.


• Ensure the quality, appearance, and availability of food items throughout service.


• Coordinate with other cooks and supervisors regarding the appropriate use of leftover food items.


• Communicate concerns related to recipe quality, yield, or food production to leadership.


• Complete cleaning and other activities necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• One year of cooking experience required.


• Two years of institutional food service experience preferred.


• Restaurant line cooking experience is a plus.

Certification

• ServSafe certification preferred.  

This position requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform frequent physical activity associated with food preparation and kitchen operations, including bending, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting.

Caring for our Team 

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.


• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
  Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.


• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.


• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.


• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
  Support for your continued learning and career growth.


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.


• Shift Differential Pay
  Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.

 Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.