Cook

Cook

UnityPoint Health - Allen

Shift: Full-time; Typical hours 10:30 am – 7 pm; holiday/weekend rotation

Benefits Eligible

Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 paid out over 6 months

The Cook position is responsible for the preparation and cooking of food for hospital patients, associates, and visitors. Maintains a clean workstation and uses recipes and temperature logs to ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a  Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022  by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience  a culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
• Benefits – Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/  

• Cooks/prepares all foods according to standardized recipes, paying close attention to details such as pan sizes, cut sizes, times and temperatures.
• Safely uses and cleans cooking/prep equipment such as knives, meat slicers, ovens, steamers, flat-top griddles, microwaves, and gas ranges.
• Ensures quality by controlling the taste, temperature, and appearance of all foods.
• Uses proper handwashing techniques in conjunction with proper disposable glove usage and clean utensils to avoid contamination of foods.
• Maintains a cleaned and sanitized workstation throughout the shift and completes the required daily/weekly cleaning tasks.
• Records accurate temperatures of all food and refrigeration units as required. Understands the proper corrective actions to take when temperature variances occur.
• Understands and uses food production worksheets to maintain adequate food par levels and reduce food waste.

Minimum Requirements:

• Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.
• Flexibility, interpersonal skills, planning and problem-solving
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Preferred:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred
• 6 to 12 months of cooking experience in a healthcare or restaurant setting
• Culinary Arts degree preferred.
• 2 years of cooking experience in a healthcare or restaurant setting preferred.
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
• ServSafe certification preferred.