Cook

Your experience matters At Sycamore Springs, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve. What we offer Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants And much more... About Us People are our passion and purpose. Sycamore Springs is a 48 bed hospital located in Layfette, IN and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters How you'll contribute The cook prepares, seasons and cooks food for hospital patients, staff and visitors and also act as a lead in the department. Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and adhering to food safety requirements. Qualifications and requirements ♦ High School Diploma or GED preferred. ♦ Prior food service or customer service experience with cooking experience preferred. ♦ Prior healthcare experience preferred but not required. ♦ Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Essential Functions:

♦ Ensures meals are ready at the specified times and tests foods being cooked to ensure proper seasoning etc. ♦ Consults with the Registered Dietitian on modified diets, as necessary. ♦ Supervises Nutritional Services workers when washing, trimming or preparing food. ♦ Measures and mixes ingredients according to approved recipes, using blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, etc. ♦ Makes sauces, soups, stews, casseroles and desserts meeting established dietary guidelines. ♦ Cooks meat, fish and poultry in a variety of ways such as baking, roasting, broiling and steaming. ♦ Maintains kitchen in a clean, neat and organized manner and adheres to all infection control policies and procedures. ♦ Other duties as assigned.

EEOC Statement:

Sycamore Springs is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.