Cook - Evening Shift (1:00PM - 9:30PM) - LaGrange, GA

About the Role

Join Wellstar Health System, where your ideas and efforts positively impact healthcare and community wellness. Our mission focuses on enhancing health for every individual we serve, supporting professional growth and compassionate service in a leading healthcare environment in Georgia.

Shift Details

Evening shift from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM in LaGrange, GA.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious and flavorful meals for patient services and retail areas using prescribed recipes and standard culinary methods, including cook/chill processes.
• Adhere strictly to food safety and sanitation standards per HACCP and local health department regulations, especially given our patients' vulnerable immune systems.
• Maintain impeccable hygiene and safety protocols such as regular hand washing, proper glove use, and infection prevention practices.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free from hazards; monitor and document temperatures of food and equipment, addressing any deviations promptly.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate food supplies to ensure freshness and compliance.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely, escalating any unsafe conditions immediately.
• Arrive punctually and follow assigned shifts including weekends and holidays; efficiently set up, maintain, and dismantle workstations.
• Adhere to written and verbal instructions with precision; complete all required checklists and documentation.
• Demonstrate flexibility by supporting team members across the department as needed to meet service goals.
• Maintain uniform standards, collaborate respectfully with colleagues and leadership, and communicate clearly and courteously.
• Honor cultural diversity among coworkers and patients.
• Utilize culinary skills to prepare menu items, including butchering meats, cutting vegetables, and applying appropriate cooking methods (dry, wet, combination).
• Measure, convert, and scale recipes accurately to maintain quality and consistency.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, while complying with all organizational policies and codes of conduct.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proficient in English communication and basic math skills.
• Successful completion of mandatory computer-based training and examinations.
• Knowledge and adherence to food safety protocols in a healthcare food service setting.
• Required certification: ServSafe Food Handler.

Work Environment and Culture

Be part of Georgia's leading integrated health system where meaningful work meets rewarding professional life.