Hospital Cook - Part Time

Appleton, WI, USA|Remote

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $14.50 - $19.25

Benefits

Health coaches

Relaxation rooms

Health focused apps

mental health support

Minimal or zero copays

Team member cost sharing premiums

Daycare

Job Description

ThedaCare is a renowned health care system committed to improving the quality of health care by providing outstanding services and promoting well-being within the communities it serves. With a bold and ambitious vision, ThedaCare aims to reinvent health care by proactively partnering with patients, families, and communities to create a healthier future. Founded on core values such as compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility, ThedaCare fosters an empowering work environment where team members are encouraged to be catalysts of change. The organization values the growth and development of their staff, offering continuous learning opportunities, transparent leadership, and a strong commitment to work-life balance.

The organization also emphasizes whole-person wellness and comprehensive benefits, including lifestyle engagement programs and access and affordability measures such as low copays and daycare. These benefits support the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of employees, thereby enhancing job satisfaction and performance.

The Cook position at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah is a crucial role within the food service department, responsible for preparing food according to prescribed menu and production needs. This role requires the preparation of individual servings or quantity production for various settings including patient and resident meals, cafeteria or retail areas, catering events, and other locations where food service is needed. The Cook must follow detailed recipes and production sheets to ensure that food meets quality and quantity standards, paying close attention to portion size, taste, appearance, and temperature.

The position operates on a scheduled shift from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm, requiring availability every other weekend and during three holidays per year. Safety and sanitation are paramount, with adherence to all food handling procedures, temperature logs, and storage protocols necessary to meet health standards. The Cook collaborates closely with the team to improve food quality and reduce waste, ensuring an efficient and friendly kitchen and café environment. The role includes physical demands such as standing for extended periods, movement throughout the work area, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.

This part-time role (0.5 FTE) offers an opportunity to join a healthcare system that is transforming the way care and well-being are delivered in the community. ThedaCare seeks dedicated individuals who are passionate about providing quality food service in a supportive, innovative, and caring environment that prioritizes safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. The Cook plays a vital part in sustaining ThedaCare's mission of living a life inspired by enhancing the health and well-being of the community.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred
one year of experience in food production or an equivalent combination of education and experience
ability to move freely standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five pounds without assistance
compliance with department specific competencies

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred
one year of experience in food production or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Job Duties

Gathers and prepares ingredients to use in cooking and sets up work station
measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe
cooks food using proper cooking technique to ensure desired quality standards for portion size, taste, appearance, and temperature
displays and serves food according to standards, meeting service deadlines
taste tests recipes to ensure quality standards are met
follows standards for safe food handling, storage, and sanitation
maintains accurate temperature logs per department standards
correctly labels and dates all food produced
reviews and follows production sheets and recipes
collaborates with team to improve food quality and food production to control food waste
efficiently prepares food to recipe standards and established steps of service if scheduled for café production while maintaining friendly interaction with customers
ensures food is at correct temperature and attractively displayed
rotates inventory of food items to ensure freshness, quality, and food storage standards are maintained
communicates inventory purchasing needs to the appropriate person
follows established food handling procedures, monitors temperature of food and equipment to ensure food safety and infection control practices are met
uses necessary equipment in a safe and appropriate manner
cleans, sanitizes, and maintains an organized work area
performs other duties as assigned