Cook I

• Schedule/Shift/Hours PRN - (As Needed) - Variable

The Cook I prepares and presents high quality restaurant style meals with fresh ingredients for patients and customers. Works as part of the room service line, grab and go prep, West campus kitchen and the exhibition salad station. Is a team player with a positive attitude and great customer service skills.

Team Highlights:

The Hospitality department at Kootenai Health offers a wide range of support services to various departments, staff members and patients. Our 120-member team is made up of a variety of contributors including an executive chef, sous chefs, cooks, baristas, clinical dietitians, nutrition technicians, guest relation associates, and hospitality services associates. We offer catering services within the hospital, prepare and serve patient meals through our room service program, operate a cafe and coffee service for employees and hospital guests, stock all the units with food and paper items, and provide a high level of patient nutrition support and education by our registered dietitians.

As a member of this fast-paced and dynamic team, you are involved in offering the highest level of care regardless of the role you play.

Responsibilities:

• Works on a high-volume line with the ability to read and understand patient / customer tickets and produce restaurant quality food
• Follows standardized recipes and cooking standards for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Follows clinical standards designated for individual patient orders
• Maintains strict sanitation and cleanliness standards
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, excellent work ethic and an exceptionally positive attitude
• Thrives in a team environment
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Has current Idaho food handlers’ card or must obtain within 90 days of hire
• 1 year of cooking experience in a hospital, hotel, institution or restaurant preferred
• 1 year of directly related customer service experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to grill, roast, steam, boil
• Strong ticket reading abilities to review menu orders
• Ability to work and multitask in a high volume fast paced environment
• Team focused and able to work within a kitchen brigade under the direction of sous chefs

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff.
  
  Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• Perk Spot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus…