Cook - Full Time

Cook Position at Riveredge Hospital Shape the future of behavioral health care throughout the Forest Park community by joining our extraordinary team at Riveredge Hospital. Bring your compassion, expertise, enthusiasm, and passion for quality to a place that cultivates wellness and inspires hope. Riveredge Hospital is seeking an experienced Cook to work with our Dietary Team in the preparation and service of breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as special event meals for patients and facility staff. Key responsibilities include maintaining high standards in the preparation of quality hot and cold foods following established recipes. Assist with special event catering functions as assigned by the Dietary Director. Maintain service excellence in all special functions hosted by the Riveredge Dietary Department. Ensure proper storage, labeling and ordering of all items. Participate in daily food production as needed. Ensure quality and safety standards for preparing and serving food. Work closely with nutritionist to ensure efficient management of special diet preparation and apply any special dietary restrictions to recipes. Keeping all storage areas clean and free of clutter. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment in accordance with Health Department standards. Notify supervisor of unsafe equipment or situations noticed.