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- Merakey AVS Pittsburgh
#17222 Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, United States
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Requisition Number
17222
Location
Merakey AVS
- Pittsburgh
Job Description Healthcare Cook
- Nourish Recovery, One Meal at a Time
No Late Nights!
Are you passionate about cooking and ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Join our healthcare nutrition team as a Cook and help prepare fresh, healing meals that support wellness and recovery in a calm, caring environment.
What You'll Do:
Prepare and cook meals according to healthcare dietary guidelines and patient menus
Ensure all food is prepared safely and attractively
Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen environment
Collaborate with dietary and clinical staff to meet patients' nutritional and medical needs
Follow procedures for special diets, allergies, and food restrictions
Why You'll Love This Job:
No late nights
- finish your day with time for yourself
Stable, predictable schedule with weekend shifts
Work in a mission-driven setting where your meals truly matter
Be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment
Paid training and opportunities to grow in healthcare food service
We're Looking For:
Basic cooking knowledge
- we'll train the right person!
A strong commitment to food safety and sanitation
A dependable, caring attitude and good communication skills
Comfort working in a clinical or patient-centered setting
A passion for nourishing others Why Join Us? Competitive pay + opportunities for growth Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and retirement Paid time off
About Us:
At Whitsons we believe that food is a powerful part of healing. Our cooks are valued team members who provide comfort and care through every meal. Join us and be part of a healthcare mission that starts in the kitchen. Apply today and help serve wellness on a plate
- at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.
Pay Rate:
$18/hour Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Education:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Must complete all Whitsons and government required training as necessary
Certifications:
ServSafe certification
Local food safety certification, if required in jurisdiction of employment.
Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:
Ability to speak and read English to understand and perform job assignments.
Must be proficient in recipe procedures and cooking techniques.
1-year professional culinary experience required
Always present a positive and professional image.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to: Sit, walk, talk and hear
Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth.
Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is performed primarily in the kitchen and on the serving line
Standing most of the workday is required.
Work requires movement in and out of storerooms, near ovens and freezers
Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and Whitsons reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Whitsons and team member and is subject to change by Whitsons as the needs of Whitsons and requirements of the job change. Work Schedule
4am-1pm OR 11am-7pm
Supervisor
Christine Landess
Salary Target
$18/hour
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