Cook (Part-Time)
Job Description
Bring comfort to the table. As our cook, you’ll prepare meals that support healing and well-being for patients, residents, and staff, while helping the Dietary team run smoothly day to day. If you take pride in great food, a clean kitchen, and teamwork, this is a role where your work is noticed and appreciated.
Ready to take the next step in your culinary career? Learn. Lead. Grow. Your future in leadership and culinary begins here, bringing comfort and to residents, patients, and staff. If you take pride in great food, a clean kitchen, and teamwork, this is a role where your work is noticed and appreciated.
Compensation: starting at $16.25/hour depending on experience
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for growth and professional development (including scholarships and training)
- Paid Personal Leave (PPL): begins accruing on your first day and can be used after 90 days of employment
- Health insurance: coverage begins the first day of the month following hire
- Dental insurance (Delta Dental): begins the first day of the month following hire
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance: $50,000 coverage begins the first day of the month following hire
- 100% employer-paid disability and accident coverage
- Bereavement leave
- Prepare and cook food according to standardized recipes and diet orders, with attention to quality and presentation
- Support efficient kitchen operations by keeping dietary areas clean, organized, and well stocked throughout the shift
- Complete required temperature logs and follow safe food handling, labeling/dating, and storage practices (including raw meat/poultry storage)
- Follow daily/weekly/monthly cleaning schedules for food service equipment
- Assemble patient trays, load carts, and assist with meal delivery service as needed
- Verify tray accuracy against menu selections and clarify unclear or missing diet orders with nursing
- Provide prompt, courteous customer service to patients, residents, visitors, and staff
- Coordinate with the Dietary Manager, nursing, and other departments to keep service running smoothly
- Assist with training and ongoing support for Dietary team members
- Follow infection control practices, safety precautions, and accreditation/compliance standards
- High school diploma or equivalent
- ServSafe Certification (preferred)
- Knowledge of dietary terminology and processes or the ability to learn and retain quickly
- Strong communication skills and a service-focused attitude
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
- Ability to work independently with normal supervision and use good judgment
- Professionalism and commitment to confidentiality
- Work is performed in kitchen and dietary service areas; must be able to navigate all departments as needed
- Position requires light to moderate work, including reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to communicate effectively (talk/hear) and perform tasks requiring close attention to detail (see)
- Occasional after-hours calls may occur
“Weston County Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.”
"Employment is contingent upon the applicant's authorization to work in the United States and successful completion of the federal Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout their employment. Weston County Health Services does not sponsor employment visas or provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position."
