Cook

Location:

Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Pay Rate:

Hourly - Hourly Plan, 14.00 USD Hourly

Work Shift:

Morning Shift (United States of America)

Job Description

We’re looking for friendly, compassionate, team players to join our culinary team!

Under the guidance of the chef/production manager, cook meals and provide food service for patients, the retail cafe, and catering events at the hospital.

Responsibilities

Cook

• Wage: $14/hour
• Full-time position available
• Day shifts available
• Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required.
• Location: Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals for patients, visitors, and hospital staff

• Follow company recipes and guidelines to prepare all food items

• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all cleaning, sanitation, and closing procedures

• Adhere to the facility’s health and safety policies and procedures

• Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen (fast food, hotel operations, healthcare)

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment

• Must practice good personal hygiene, be neatly groomed, and be in uniform

• Preferred: Culinary experience (cook, cooking, line cook, commercial kitchen, fast food, dietary cook, healthcare foodservice)

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing and walking continuously, pushing dish racks, frequent stooping, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to operate equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job

Benefits

We offer flexible schedules, excellent training, competitive wages, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and promotion opportunities.

• Paid Time Off

• Medical

• Dental

• 401K

• Short Term Disability

• Voluntary Life

• Safety Incentive Program

Important to Know

• Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S.

• Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.

• Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.

• HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

About HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.