Cook (Non-Exempt)

Mercy Hospital Springfield is a leading healthcare institution located in Springfield, Missouri, known for its commitment to providing exceptional patient care and fostering a supportive work environment. As part of the wider Mercy health system, this hospital serves the community with a variety of medical services, emphasizing both clinical excellence and compassionate care. The hospital is dedicated to innovation, technology advancement, and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery. It supports its employees with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working over 32 hours per pay period. Mercy Hospital Springfield cultivates a collaborative culture where team members can thrive personally and professionally, contributing to the future of healthcare through innovation and compassion.

The role available is a full-time, regular non-clinical support position in the Support Services department specifically focused on food production. This position requires an individual with comprehensive knowledge of various cookery methods and the ability to prepare high-quality, appealing food products efficiently within specified timeframes. The role holds critical importance in the overall healthcare environment, ensuring that patients, staff, and visitors receive nutritious and well-prepared meals. The successful candidate will engage with all facets of food production, utilizing a wide range of kitchen equipment including ovens, grills, choppers, slicers, blenders, mixers, and steamers. Physical capability is necessary to handle equipment and ingredients, including the ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 pounds and pinch 10 pounds. The position demands excellent integrity, initiative, and strong interpersonal skills to function effectively within a team and maintain a positive workplace atmosphere. Time management and basic math skills are important to meet production schedules and portion control. Additionally, this role requires compliance with local food handler certifications within 90 days of hire to ensure food safety standards are upheld.

Mercy Hospital Springfield fosters an environment where employees feel valued and supported, making it an ideal workplace for those interested in healthcare support roles. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to the patient experience through the essential service of food preparation, while benefiting from a stable and growth-oriented employment setting. The role encourages growth alongside the hospital’s expansion and promotes a balance of responsibility, teamwork, and personal development.