Job Description

Northwest Specialty Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented, customer service-orientated Cook to join our Dietary Team!

Under the director of the Dietary Supervisor the Cook uses culinary expertise to prepare and serve meals according to cycle menus, monitors methods of food handling, preparation, meal service and equipment cleaning. Directs and/or provides professional preparation of meals for guests, employees and inpatients across the age continuum as needed to facilitate the delivery of services. This position utilizes the food service process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to provide dietary services. The cook will need to project a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of the Hospital, patient, and employees as appropriate. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Food handling, preparation, and meal service for hospital.
• Utilizes food service process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide dietary services.
• Prepares and serves meals according to cycle menus.
• Collaborates with Dietary Team.
• Stocks necessary supplies, food, and ingredients for Dietary Department.
• Helps with dishes as needs.
• Keeps working space clean and sanitary.
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own growth and advancements.
• Demonstrated verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize and understand mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to achieve Food Handler’s Permit certification within 60 days of employment.
• Minimum 1 year experience preferred.
• Previous hospital/medical cooking experience highly preferred

About Northwest Specialty Hospital:

Northwest Specialty Hospital is widely known for being a center of excellence and is proudly owned and operated by local physicians. The physicians have invested personally, professionally and financially in the care of the patients and the staff. They have dedicated their lives to creating a hospital that allows them to practice on their own terms and do what’s best for patients. Northwest Specialty Hospital includes 12 operating rooms and 28 inpatient beds, along with a variety of clinics and services throughout Kootenai County, that span across multiple specialties.

Northwest Specialty Hospital has earned numerous awards for patient care, surgical skill, medical care, and employee satisfaction. Northwest Specialty Hospital has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest for seven consecutive years!! Companies throughout Washington and Idaho were selected based on employee feedback about benefits, work environment, job satisfaction, and other factors. We continue to receive this distinguished honor based on our great company culture, patient focused approach, and robust benefits package!

Some of our amazing perks and benefits offered to employees are:

• Company-sponsored events such as sporting events, BBQs and holiday parties
• Comprehensive health care coverage with options for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (for part-time or full-time positions)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, leadership courses
• A generous 401K retirement plan
• A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees
• Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge

**Northwest Specialty Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.**