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Float Cook - Food & Nutrition Services

Baxter Health
Mountain Home, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/3/2026

SUMMARY: Cook that prepares special ordered food items on an as needed basis for patients and guests.

BAXTER HEALTH COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands and adheres to Baxter Health standards as they appear in HealthStream Policy Manager.

Required to work with the Patient Supervisor regularly to carryout, initiate and/or implement best practices for the Baxter Health Food and Nutrition Department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent or minimum score of Bronze on the Career Readiness Certification (“CRC”) certificate preferred.

Experience: Minimum six (6) months’ work experience preferred.

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Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Must be able to respond to equipment alarms, such as beepers and timers and read recipes and instruction/procedural manuals. Must be able to occasionally distinguish between sweet and bitter flavors to ensure food quality. Ability to stand and walk up to, or exceeding12 hours per shift. Ability to bend, squat and twist, and frequently lift and move up to 40 pounds with proper body mechanics. Ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.

Work Environment
Kitchen setting, within a hospital environment

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a position in a hospital setting which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Production staff: 7 days a week, 12 hour shifts. Must be available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends and increased work schedules. May be required to work during inclement weather, emergency (Code yellow), and holidays.


Location: Baxter Health · 8000 - Food & Nutritional Services
Schedule: Full time, Days, Thurs-Sat 5am-6pm first week; Wed-Sat 5am-6pm second week

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