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Los Alamos Medical Center
Job Title:
Cook
Job Type: Full time
Schedule:
This position is a full-time, benefitted position that has a rotating schedule of working either 6am-3pm and/or 8am-5pm. Rotating weekend schedule every 6 weeks.
Your Experience Matters Los Alamos Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Cook, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How You'll Contribute
Assists with preparing food and beverages for distribution to patients, guests, service/dining areas, and catering services.
Stores food, beverages, and supplies in designated containers and areas according to policies and procedures.
Assists with customer‑facing duties as assigned, including meal tray delivery and catering special events.
Assists with sanitation duties, including dishwashing and maintaining work and food service areas in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
Essential Functions
Prepares, seasons, and cooks food for patients, staff, visitors, and special functions.
Reviews menus to determine types and quantities of food needed.
Prepares quality food in sufficient quantities to cover all service requirements.
Coordinates timing of preparation in order to meet service schedules for patients, staff and visitors.
Adheres to standardized recipes and portion control to prevent food waste and control food cost.
Provides maintenance and sanitation of equipment in food production areas.
Adheres to sanitation and food safety standards (HACCP).
Participates in the process of ordering supplies.
Gives direction to personnel assisting in food preparation.
Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patients in performance of duties and responsibilities.
Orients and mentors new staff members.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Functional Demands
Ability to work all shifts required, day or night.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to push a cart loaded with 50 or more pounds.
Must be able to sit long periods of time.
Work requires physical ability such as walking, standing and bending.
Must be able to talk and listen in order to communicate with patients.
Why join us We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Education Minimum Qualifications
High School graduate or equivalent required.
Experience
Two years experience in food services hospital setting preferred.
Certifications
Ability to be ServSafe Certified within 3 months of hire. Also, must re‑certify every 3 years.
Skills
Excellent customer service skills including effective listening skills.
Basic math skills are required.
Knowledge of food sanitation and safety (HACCP ServSafe Certificate).
Knowledge of food quality through the use of established procedures and guidelines.
Familiarity with organization and functions of each hospital department.
Ability to motivate personnel, problem‑solve effectively and handle stress in a positive manner.
Maintain harmonious relationships with nursing personnel, medical staff, hospital administration and all hospital departments.
More About Los Alamos Medical Center At Los Alamos Medical Center, we work hard to provide high quality care that's continuously recognized for excellence. In the past year, we have earned numerous recognitions that show how we're both a great place for care and a great place to work! We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in New Mexico, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care.
EEOC Statement Los Alamos Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Los Alamos Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
About Lifepoint Health Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lifepoint Health® by 2x
Albuquerque‑Santa Fe Metropolitan Area
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Cook
role at
Lifepoint Health® .
Los Alamos Medical Center
Job Title:
Cook
Job Type: Full time
Schedule:
This position is a full-time, benefitted position that has a rotating schedule of working either 6am-3pm and/or 8am-5pm. Rotating weekend schedule every 6 weeks.
Your Experience Matters Los Alamos Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Cook, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How You'll Contribute
Assists with preparing food and beverages for distribution to patients, guests, service/dining areas, and catering services.
Stores food, beverages, and supplies in designated containers and areas according to policies and procedures.
Assists with customer‑facing duties as assigned, including meal tray delivery and catering special events.
Assists with sanitation duties, including dishwashing and maintaining work and food service areas in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
Essential Functions
Prepares, seasons, and cooks food for patients, staff, visitors, and special functions.
Reviews menus to determine types and quantities of food needed.
Prepares quality food in sufficient quantities to cover all service requirements.
Coordinates timing of preparation in order to meet service schedules for patients, staff and visitors.
Adheres to standardized recipes and portion control to prevent food waste and control food cost.
Provides maintenance and sanitation of equipment in food production areas.
Adheres to sanitation and food safety standards (HACCP).
Participates in the process of ordering supplies.
Gives direction to personnel assisting in food preparation.
Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patients in performance of duties and responsibilities.
Orients and mentors new staff members.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Functional Demands
Ability to work all shifts required, day or night.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to push a cart loaded with 50 or more pounds.
Must be able to sit long periods of time.
Work requires physical ability such as walking, standing and bending.
Must be able to talk and listen in order to communicate with patients.
Why join us We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Education Minimum Qualifications
High School graduate or equivalent required.
Experience
Two years experience in food services hospital setting preferred.
Certifications
Ability to be ServSafe Certified within 3 months of hire. Also, must re‑certify every 3 years.
Skills
Excellent customer service skills including effective listening skills.
Basic math skills are required.
Knowledge of food sanitation and safety (HACCP ServSafe Certificate).
Knowledge of food quality through the use of established procedures and guidelines.
Familiarity with organization and functions of each hospital department.
Ability to motivate personnel, problem‑solve effectively and handle stress in a positive manner.
Maintain harmonious relationships with nursing personnel, medical staff, hospital administration and all hospital departments.
More About Los Alamos Medical Center At Los Alamos Medical Center, we work hard to provide high quality care that's continuously recognized for excellence. In the past year, we have earned numerous recognitions that show how we're both a great place for care and a great place to work! We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in New Mexico, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care.
EEOC Statement Los Alamos Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Los Alamos Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
About Lifepoint Health Lifepoint Health is a leader in community‑based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post‑acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lifepoint Health® by 2x
Albuquerque‑Santa Fe Metropolitan Area
#J-18808-Ljbffr