Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

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 preferred

Experience:

• 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

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and 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 recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com