Cook

Location:
Wythe County Community Hospital

Pay Rate:
Hourly - Hourly Plan, 15.00 USD Hourly

Work Shift:

Job Description

We’re looking for friendly, compassionate, team players to join our culinary team!

Under the guidance of the chef/production manager, cook meals and provide food service for patients, the retail cafe, and catering events at the hospital.

Responsibilities

Cook

Wage: $15.00/hour
Full-time and part-time positions available
Day/Evening/Night shifts available
Background check, drug screen, and proof of employment eligibility required
Location: Wythe County Community Hospital

​ Responsibilities

- Prepare high-quality meals for patients, visitors, and hospital staff
- Follow company recipes and guidelines to prepare all food items
- Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all cleaning, sanitation, and closing procedures
- Adhere to the facility’s health and safety policies and procedures
- Assist team members and management as needed to help the department operate efficiently

Qualifications

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen (fast food, hotel operations, healthcare)

- Must be at least 18 years old

- Communicate effectively in English and work well in a team environment

- Must practice good personal hygiene, be neatly groomed, and be in uniform
- Preferred: Culinary experience (cook, cooking, line cook, commercial kitchen, fast food, dietary cook, healthcare foodservice)

Physical Requirements

- Prolonged standing and walking continuously, pushing dish racks, frequent stooping, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to operate equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job

Benefits

We offer flexible schedules, excellent training, competitive wages, work-life balance, job satisfaction, and promotion opportunities.

- Paid Time Off
- Medical
- Dental
- 401K
- Short Term Disability
- Voluntary Life
- Safety Incentive Program

Important to Know

- Applicants must pass a background check, drug screen, and provide proof of employment eligibility in the U.S.
- Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.
- Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.
- HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

About HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.