Cook I

Position Summary:

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
• Basic knife skills required
• 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

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 health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
• Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program, including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coaching
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more
• Robust employee referral program
• And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Jessica, Talent Acquisition Consultant, at jvandriel@kh.org or the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 with any questions.

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.