Huntington,WV,USA Full-time Cook-Quick Hire! | Hiring

The hiring organization is a healthcare facility that provides comprehensive care to patients, employees, and visitors, including meal preparation services. It is committed to maintaining high standards of food safety, nutrition, and quality to support the health and well-being of all individuals within the facility. This organization values hygiene, safety, and professionalism, ensuring that all staff uphold these standards consistently. The role of Cook in this hospital setting is an essential position responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking meals that meet the dietary requirements and preferences of patients, staff, and visitors. The position involves a range of tasks from menu review to meal production, focusing on adhering to safe food-handling procedures and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. The cook must skillfully handle food items, kitchen utensils, and equipment while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including the proper preparation of modified diets and the safe storage and documentation of food temperatures. This position requires someone who takes personal pride in their appearance and hygiene, who works efficiently within a scheduled cooking timeline, and who communicates effectively with supervisors regarding menu adjustments and leftover usage. The role demands proficiency in operating various kitchen appliances, from blenders and mixers to ovens and grills, with a sharp eye for detail to test and adjust food flavor, texture, and temperature. Accountability for cleanliness extends beyond cooking areas to include thorough sanitation of tools, surfaces, and equipment. Furthermore, this job involves physical activity such as lifting food items and kitchen supplies, skillful use of knives for food preparation, and the ability to work in conditions that may be wet, humid, hot, or occasionally cold. Protective gear and safety practices are mandatory to handle cleaning chemicals and avoid injury. Attention to environmental factors such as noise levels and proximity to moving mechanical parts is crucial for workplace safety. The hospital environment offers a unique culinary challenge that combines the art of cooking with the science of nutrition and safety. The successful candidate will be adept at multitasking, detail-oriented, and committed to supporting the facility's health mission. While prior experience is preferred, the hospital supports candidates through initial assessments like the Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Assessment and a Cook's test to ensure competencies. This employment opportunity may offer stable work conditions, a collaborative team, and an environment focused on health and well-being. This Cook position is vital for the continuous delivery of quality meals that enhance patient satisfaction and contribute positively to their recovery and overall experience in the hospital. It offers a career pathway into healthcare food service with opportunities to develop culinary skills in a professional setting.

• Successful completion of Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Assessment
• Successfully passes Cook's test
• One to three months of related experience or training preferred