Cook - 72 Hours Biweekly - Day/PM Shifts (69443)

The purpose of this position is to prepare meats, vegetables, soups, sauces, vegetables, baked goods, salads, etc. which are of good quality, safe, and nutritious for regular and modified diets. This position reports to the Food Service Coordinator. Each cook works cooperatively with other cooking positions, cafeteria staff, and production staff in providing high quality food for patients, cafeteria customers, and special functions in a positive environment. The incumbent completes the work procedures and priorities within the imposed time frame.

Hours/Shifts
72 hours biweekly, primarily early AM shifts with ability to work PM shifts until 7:30pm as needed. Willingness to be cross trained to other position to assist as needed. Weekday shifts and weekend/holiday rotation.

• Open Date: 09/25/2025
• Preferred Application Deadline: 10/02/2025
• Compensation
• Wage Range: $17.82-$24.56/Hour. Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

Benefit Offerings
Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.
 

EEOC
Lake Region Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

1. Education/Special Skills: High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Minimum one (1) year experience in healthcare or institutional cooking preferred. Must have basic food preparation skills. Must be able to handle food in a safe and sanitary manner. Must be able to adjust to changing production needs and work closely with a variety of people for extended periods of time.
2. Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required.
3. Must be able to attend the work site per schedule.