Cook at UnityPoint Health

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Production, Food Sanitation, Safety Guidelines, Customer Satisfaction, Teamwork, Quality Service, Ethical Conduct, Quantity Recipes, Portion Control, Flexibility, Positive Attitude, Compliance, High Standards, Cooking Techniques, Equipment Maintenance, Proper Food Handling

Industry

Description

Overview $1500 Sign-on Bonus! The Cook position is responsible to produce menu and special event food items following standardized recipes and systems to ensure food and sanitation standards are met. The Cook is responsible for the provision of safe meals by following strict HAACP regulations, Sanitation and Safety guidelines. They will also be responsible for quality service for patients, hospital associates and customers of the Café, Catering and other services. The Cooks promotes customer satisfaction by actively supporting the hospitals mission and vision in completing daily tasks. The Cook will complete all job responsibilities in accordance with established procedures of the department. This position is under the supervision of the Dining Service Chef who report to the Food Production/ Manager or Patient Services Manager. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Is aware of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (eg. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of department or hospital administrative staff. Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the hospital’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity. The cook position is a member of the production team that promotes the philosophy, programs, and initiatives of St. Luke’s Hospital and the Support Services Team. Ensure safe food handling by practicing proper hand washing, sanitized neat work area, cooking and holding foods at proper temperatures, stores food properly, and helps maintain equipment. Demonstrates high standards of quantity food production techniques to ensure safe, nutritious, well presented, high quality food in all areas of service. Uses quantity recipes, production sheets, batch cooking, and portion control standards to achieve quality products and cost effectiveness. Demonstrates a positive cooperative attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to change to meet department goals. Performs additional duties as may be assigned to ensure complete service to all customers. Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the hospital’s commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity. Complete other tasks as assigned. Promote a professional image of the department by following departmental dress codes, attendance policies, and making sure each customer’s experience with St. Luke’s is as positive and comforting as possible. Must have ability to function successfully in a team based work environment. Qualifications Education Must be at least 18 years old. Qualifications/Experience High School/GED preferred or equivalent job experience that demonstrates significant knowledge and experience in high quality food production as well as food sanitation and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

The Cook is responsible for producing menu and special event food items while ensuring food and sanitation standards are met. They will follow strict HAACP regulations and provide quality service to patients and customers.