Cook

Where You’ll Work

CHI St. Alexius Health Garrison includes the services of a 22-bed critical access hospital, a 26-bed skilled nursing facility, an attached rural health clinic, and an Emergency Department that is available 24 hours a day. We offer many outpatient services, including physical therapy, radiology services, laboratory services, cardiac rehabilitation, and IV treatments. Since opening in 1952, CHI St. Alexius Health Garrison has been dedicated to serving the residents of Garrison and the surrounding rural communities. The hospital is equipped with 4 emergency rooms, on-site lab, radiology, CT and physical therapy services. Our patients have access to 24/7 emergency care, swing-bed program, and acute care services. 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cook, you will help ensure patients and staff receive nutritious and satisfying meals so they can support their health and enhance their overall hospital experience. Every day you will contribute to various aspects of food service operations within a fast-paced hospital environment. You will be expected to primarily focus on food preparation and cooking, but also flexibly assist with tray service, patient-facing interactions, and other department support duties as needed. To be successful in this role, you must thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment, demonstrate strong flexibility, and possess a commitment to providing excellent service.

• Food Preparation & Adaptation: Prepares and serves food according to menu guidelines and dietary requirements, utilizing various kitchen equipment, and modifies preparations for food allergies
• Food Safety & Temperature Control: Adheres to healthcare foodservice regulations, including monitoring and maintaining proper food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage
• Preventing Contamination & Hygiene: Actively avoids cross-contamination of foods and strictly follows personal hygiene requirements to ensure food safety
• Organized Storage: Maintains proper labeling and storage of all food items, equipment, and machinery
• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure high standards of sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas
• Equipment Operation: Utilizes a range of kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills during food preparation

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year food service experience
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience