Phillips County Health Systems has an immediate opening for a full-time cook to join our Nutritional Services team. This full-time position is a great opportunity for someone looking to be a team player. JOB SUMMARY: Prepares meals for hospital patients, employees, and visitors while embracing our mission of “Patient-Centered Excellence” at all times. JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.) Food Preparation Duties: - Preview menus and work orders to prepare patient/staff/visitor meals. - Plans and coordinates cooking schedules so that foods are ready at required times. - Prepare, season, and cook foods. - Follows recipes properly. - Ensures that all foods are prepared to meet existing standards/regulations for quality, freshness, taste, and appearance. - Ensures that all sanitary levels are maintained throughout the food preparation - Check patient trays for accuracy to their specified diet, temperature, and develops ideas to use up existing food inventory and items about to expire. - Troubleshoots inventory shortages. - Prepares special meals or items for meetings, catered events, and/or celebrations – ie birthday cakes, cookies, Board of Trustee meetings. - Attempts to keep food waste to a minimum. Equipment and Operational Duties: - Follows cleaning and rotating schedule for equipment and food inventory. - Maintains department records, reports, and files as required. - Rounds on patients as directed by the manager. - Wears appropriate protective equipment. - Label and put away inventory and assist in rotating inventory and watching for expiration dates. - Alerts supervisor to problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies. - Detects and reports spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, or other unusual conditions. Department Team Duties: - Works with the Nutritional Services Manager, Dietician, and Administration on tasks and duties assigned or directed. - Works with team to develop creative themes – National Taco Day, Mardi Gras Menu, etc. - Adheres to the schedule and avoids unscheduled absences. Education: High School or equivalent preferred. Experience: Sufficient previous experience is preferred but will train the right candidate.

At PCHS, we provide competitive salaries and outstanding benefits, presenting a fulfilling opportunity to become part of a dedicated healthcare organization committed to delivering exceptional quality patient care. If you have questions or would like more information e-mail Cassie Taylor, Marketing & Recruiting Manager at ctaylor@phillipshospital.org. Submit resumes and applications on our career page at www.phillipshospital.org/careers