At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

This is a Collective Bargaining Unit Position

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Cook – St Joseph Warren

Job Summary:

The Cook is responsible for tasks related to patient meal service, including the timely assembly, final preparation and delivery of nutritionally appropriate and attractive meals. The Cook also practices appropriate food handling techniques and safety procedures while demonstrating excellent customer service skills on a consistent basis.

Essential Functions:

Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders, menus and patient/guest specific requirements

Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures on a consistent basis when interacting with patients and guests

Areas are restocked as needed to meet department demands

Performs sanitation for assigned work area in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines

Ensures cooking and serving equipment is prewashed, washed and sanitized per department procedures

Other duties as assigned

Education:

High School Degree or GED preferredExperience:

No experience required; On-the-job training will be provided

Previous Food Industry or Customer Service experience preferred

Skills Abilities:

Able to write and understand written and oral communications

Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

Basic math skills

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/ADD

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]