Cook - Evenings

Overview

We are seeking a Cook to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

Midlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Elgin, South Carolina serves the greater Columbia area with high-quality inpatient rehabilitative care. We provide specialized rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, orthopedic injuries, and other debilitating conditions. Our passionate team of rehabilitation physicians, nurses, and therapists works together to deliver individualized treatment plans – including intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy – to help patients rebuild strength and independence.

In our nurturing, state‑of‑the‑art facility, patients benefit from the latest rehab technologies and a supportive atmosphere. Joint Commission‑accredited and part of an award‑winning network, Midlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital takes pride in helping patients achieve meaningful recovery close to home.

Situated in Elgin, South Carolina, you’ll enjoy small‑town living with quick access to the city of Columbia, giving you the best of both worlds. Elgin is known for its tight‑knit community, scenic countryside, and family‑friendly atmosphere.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well‑being.

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Equivalent in education or experience required.
• Food Handlers License required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements and use of Nutritional Care Manual.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsible for providing healthy food for patients, employees, and visitors. Prepares food ensuring that strict safety standards are followed. Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria. Integrates the hospital’s mission and  Guiding Principles  into daily practice.