Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.50 - $19.25
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee wellness program
Career development opportunities
supportive work environment
Job Description
Shepherd Center is a renowned rehabilitation hospital with over five decades of experience dedicated to providing world-class clinical care, research, and comprehensive family support. This esteemed institution specializes in treating individuals with the most complex medical conditions such as spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and chronic pain. Recognized nationally, Shepherd Center is ranked as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation by U.S. News and is distinguished as both a Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model System. What uniquely sets Shepherd Center apart is its status as the only rehabilitation facility in the country with an intensive care unit on-site, enabling it to care for the most critically injured patients while commencing rehabilitation at the earliest possible stage. Annually, Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients with unmatched expertise and compassionate care aimed at helping individuals recover and regain their independence.
Shepherd Center’s organizational culture is defined by a spirit of hope, humor, and dedication, fostering strong relationships among employees and providing substantial support from leadership. Employees enjoy numerous opportunities for career growth and development within a work environment that values longevity and commitment, exemplified by over 12 percent of staff members having served more than 20 years. The center also promotes a fun and engaging workplace through various activities that contribute to staff satisfaction and retention.
The Cook role at Shepherd Center is essential in supporting the delivery of high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors. This position requires culinary expertise with the ability to prepare food according to approved recipes in a sanitary and safe manner. The Cook navigates through various production positions, working collaboratively with other kitchen staff to ensure nourishing and appealing food offerings are efficiently prepared. Responsibilities include planning and preparing food in proper portions, slicing and carving meats and poultry per designated sizes, managing food production and tally reports to meet scheduling demands, and completing advance preparation tasks such as defrosting meat and producing necessary items for upcoming days.
Additional duties involve preparing and portioning salads and desserts, delivering nourishment to appropriate locations, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards throughout the kitchen area. The Cook adheres strictly to sanitation and safety regulations, applying infection control principles diligently. Reporting any employee, patient, or visitor injuries or safety concerns is a critical aspect of this role. Compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and procedures is maintained to uphold the high standards synonymous with Shepherd Center. Administrative tasks related to the role are performed as assigned to support overall kitchen operations.
Shepherd Center requires candidates for the Cook position to have a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent and ServSafe certification (either obtained prior to or during the first year of employment). Candidates should possess at least two years of experience in retail culinary food service or hold a degree in a food service specialty, along with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to pass a hospital-administered Cook's test. Preferred qualifications include Culinary Arts education or certification, prior experience in healthcare food service, and familiarity with electronic tray ticket systems such as CBORD or Computrition.
Physically, the role necessitates lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, squatting, and repetitive use of hands and feet, alongside pushing and pulling forces up to 25 pounds. Working conditions may involve potential exposure to blood and body fluids, necessitating strict adherence to safety and infection control protocols. At Shepherd Center, the Cook will find a meaningful and rewarding career, contributing to the healing journey of patients while working in a supportive and esteemed healthcare environment.
Shepherd Center’s organizational culture is defined by a spirit of hope, humor, and dedication, fostering strong relationships among employees and providing substantial support from leadership. Employees enjoy numerous opportunities for career growth and development within a work environment that values longevity and commitment, exemplified by over 12 percent of staff members having served more than 20 years. The center also promotes a fun and engaging workplace through various activities that contribute to staff satisfaction and retention.
The Cook role at Shepherd Center is essential in supporting the delivery of high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors. This position requires culinary expertise with the ability to prepare food according to approved recipes in a sanitary and safe manner. The Cook navigates through various production positions, working collaboratively with other kitchen staff to ensure nourishing and appealing food offerings are efficiently prepared. Responsibilities include planning and preparing food in proper portions, slicing and carving meats and poultry per designated sizes, managing food production and tally reports to meet scheduling demands, and completing advance preparation tasks such as defrosting meat and producing necessary items for upcoming days.
Additional duties involve preparing and portioning salads and desserts, delivering nourishment to appropriate locations, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards throughout the kitchen area. The Cook adheres strictly to sanitation and safety regulations, applying infection control principles diligently. Reporting any employee, patient, or visitor injuries or safety concerns is a critical aspect of this role. Compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and procedures is maintained to uphold the high standards synonymous with Shepherd Center. Administrative tasks related to the role are performed as assigned to support overall kitchen operations.
Shepherd Center requires candidates for the Cook position to have a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent and ServSafe certification (either obtained prior to or during the first year of employment). Candidates should possess at least two years of experience in retail culinary food service or hold a degree in a food service specialty, along with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to pass a hospital-administered Cook's test. Preferred qualifications include Culinary Arts education or certification, prior experience in healthcare food service, and familiarity with electronic tray ticket systems such as CBORD or Computrition.
Physically, the role necessitates lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, squatting, and repetitive use of hands and feet, alongside pushing and pulling forces up to 25 pounds. Working conditions may involve potential exposure to blood and body fluids, necessitating strict adherence to safety and infection control protocols. At Shepherd Center, the Cook will find a meaningful and rewarding career, contributing to the healing journey of patients while working in a supportive and esteemed healthcare environment.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- ServSafe certification required or obtained during first year of employment
- 2 years of experience in retail culinary food service or degree in a food service specialty
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to pass a hospital administered Cook's test
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- ServSafe certification required or obtained during first year of employment
- 2 years of experience in retail culinary food service or degree in a food service specialty
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to pass a hospital administered Cook's test
- Culinary arts education/certification (preferred)
- Some healthcare food service experience (preferred)
- Knowledge of an electronic tray ticket publishing system (i.e., CBORD, Computrition) (preferred)
Job Duties
- Plans and prepare food in appropriate size pans and garnishes them to provide an eye appealing product
- Slices, carves, and portions meats, fish, and poultry in accordance with designated portion sizes
- Runs food production and tally reports as a guide so that items are prepared according to time required to meet serving schedule and so that foods are acceptable quality
- Completes food preparation appropriately - reviews menu for the following 3-day period, pulling appropriate meat items to defrost
- completes preparation of items needed for the next day
- Prepares and portions salads and desserts
- Prepares all nourishments according to nourishment sheet and delivers them to the appropriate location
- Washes, air-dries, and stores dishes/pots and pans correctly (pans upside down, like dish items together, etc.)
- Serves food to patients, staff, and visitors
- Maintains work area in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner
- Adhere to and ensure adherence to all sanitation and safety regulations
- Ability to apply sanitation and infection control principles
- Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system
- Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility
- Performs administrative duties as assigned and/or required
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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