Cook I

The Cook I prepares and presents high quality restaurant style meals with fresh ingredients for patients and customers. Works as part of the room service line, grab and go prep, West campus kitchen and the exhibition salad station. Is a team player with a positive attitude and great customer service skills.
Responsibilities:
Works on a high volume line with the ability to read and understand patient / customer tickets and produce restaurant quality food
Follows standardized recipes and cooking standards for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Follows clinical standards designated for individual patient orders
Maintains strict sanitation and cleanliness standards
Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, excellent work ethic and an exceptionally positive attitude
Thrives in a team environment
Performs other related duties as assigned
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Has current Idaho food handlers card or must obtain within 90 days of hire
One year of cooking experience in a hospital, hotel, institution or restaurant preferred
One year of directly related customer service experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to grill, roast, steam, boil
Strong ticket reading abilities to review menu orders
Ability to work and multitask in a high volume fast-paced environment
Team focused and able to work within a kitchen brigade under the direction of sous chefs
Driving record will be checked up on hire and annually to determine eligibility to drive and/or transport passengers for on campus food delivery needs and offsite catering locations, as applicable. Those who do not meet insurability requirements will not be permitted to drive.
Working Conditions:
Must be able to lift or move up to 35 lbs
Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
Typical equipment used in a food preparation job
Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
About Kootenai Health:
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:
Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer-paid options for eligible full-time employees, plus affordable plans for part-time staff.Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
Retirement plans with pre-tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
Award-winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
PerkSpot discountsproviding access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
And an employee referral bonus program
Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.
Why I love my job in Hospitality Services at Kootenai Health

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:
Tuition assistance and career development programs
Robust Retirement Plan
Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
What makes a successful employee at Kootenai Health?

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