Cook; part-time

Cook (Part-time) – Mercy One

Employment Type:

Part-time | Shift: Day Shift

Assists in providing high‑quality and appropriate food service to meet the nutritional requirements of all tenants, visitors, and employees. Prepares and serves all hot foods and entrées for tenants, staff, and visitors. May prepare and deliver food to the second‑floor serving kitchen for independent living tenants and visitor meals. Maintains a sanitary environment by washing and sanitizing dishes, pots, pans, and refrigerators.

Utilizes leftover foods to minimize waste. When the Head Cook or Director is not present, assumes responsibility for the department and oversees other Food Service staff. Performs baking functions as scheduled following established recipes. Demonstrates customer‑focused behaviors and promotes effective relationships within and across departments.

• Good reading skills to follow recipes and menus
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Decision‑making skills
• Basic arithmetic for simple calculations
• Dishwashing and kitchen cleaning proficiency

Standing and walking 75% of scheduled hours; frequently (21‑50% of work time) push/pull, bend, stoop. Frequently (21‑50%) carry objects up to 24 lbs; occasionally (6‑10%) lift up to 50 lbs. Work near moving machinery and adapt to temperature and humidity changes. Must detect odors, speak, hear, and see clear at near visual acuity level.

Formal or on‑the‑job training in institutional quantity food production desirable. Six months experience in quantity food service required; additional related experience desirable.

Mercy One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.