Cook - Food & Nutrition Services

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, a campus of ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Beaufort Hospital serves as a campus of ECU Health Medical Center. The 142-bed full-service hospital is located in Washington and has earned national designation as a Primary Stroke Center. It is home to a 16-bed emergency department that serves approximately 25,000 patients per year, as well as the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center - a provider of leading-edge chemotherapy and radiation therapy, among other cancer services. ECU Health Beaufort also offers general medical and surgical services, operative services, a women's birthing center, rehabilitation services and outpatient clinics.

Position Summary

The cook will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Special/Catered events. The cook is responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. The cook is responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but ECU Health may identify other responsibilities of the position as needed.

As a Cook, you are also responsible for ensuring a positive first impression by greeting patients, visitors, internal customers and your peers with a smile and genuine attitude that says, Welcome to ECU Health- Beaufort Hospital. It is my pleasure to serve you. How may I help you today?

Minimum Requirements

Must be able to follow printed recipes and place specifications.
Ability to work a flexible schedule required.
Sufficient knowledge of modified diets required.
Must be able to working in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).
Must comply with any dress code requirements.

Other Information

This is a PRN/as needed position - no benefits

Rotating shiftst: shifts vary from day to evening, rotating weekends

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.