Cook

Job Overview

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum of one to two years’ food preparation experience, preferably in a healthcare setting
• Experience with standard kitchen equipment including steamers, steam table, robot coupe, ovens, dish machines, slicers, etc. required
• Food prep experience including main dishes, side dishes, salads, desserts, and special function foods required
• Certification with the State of Wisconsin for food protection policies and Food Manager Certification preferred. If not certified, must be willing to complete upon hire.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Electronic Medical Record and Food Purveyor Software preferred.

Work Hours

We are seeking two full-time Cooks to join our team:

Cook (36 hours per week)

• Monday–Friday, 6:15 AM – 2:45 PM
• Includes every third weekend and holiday rotation

Line Cook (72 hours per biweekly pay period)

• Monday–Friday, scheduled between 5:00 AM and 7:30 PM
  (shift times vary based on assignment as Morning Cook, Assistant Cook, or Evening Cook)
• Includes a weekend and holiday rotation
• Biweekly schedule:
  • Week 1: 5 days (8-hour shifts)
  • Week 2: 4 days (8-hour shifts)

Job Summary

The Cook prepares food for the residents, patients, guests and employees.  Oversees other food service workers and prepares appropriate food (therapeutic and texture modified) for each patient or resident.  Responsible to open the department and/or close the department in the absence of the Lead Cook and follows appropriate sanitation and safety procedures.

Contact Information

Southwest Health
Attn: Human Resources
1400 Eastside Rd
Platteville, WI 53818
Phone: (608) 342-0998
Email: hr@southwesthealth.org
Fax: (608) 342-5015

Benefits

Southwest Health is truly an outstanding place to work. A full benefit package is available for employees working 20 hours/week or greater which includes: Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance. Also available are long and short term disability, cell phone discount, flexible spending plan, paid time off, retirement plan with an employer contribution, fitness membership discount as well as use of exercise equipment at the facility.