Hot Food Cook - Food Services

Cook

Cook that prepares hot food for patients and guests. Baxter Health compliance responsibilities includes understanding and adhering to Baxter Health standards as they appear in HealthStream Policy Manager. Required to work with the Patient Supervisor regularly to carry out, initiate and/or implement best practices for the Baxter Health Food and Nutrition Department.

Job requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent or minimum score of Bronze on the Career Readiness Certification certificate preferred. Minimum six months work experience preferred.

Physical demands include the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Must be able to respond to equipment alarms, such as beepers and timers and read recipes and instruction/procedural manuals. Must be able to occasionally distinguish between sweet and bitter flavors to ensure food quality. Ability to stand and walk up to, or exceeding 10 hours per shift. Ability to bend, squat and twist, and frequently lift and move up to 40 pounds with proper body mechanics. Spend up to two hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.

Work environment is in a kitchen setting, within a hospital environment. Position type is in a hospital setting which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Production staff work 7 days a week, 8 or 10 hour shifts. Must be available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends and increased work schedules. May be required to work during inclement weather, emergency (Code yellow), and holidays.