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Our Mission at Meridian Health Services is to close the gap on access to Whole-Person Healthcare by expanding locations and services so that all people in underserved communities can get quality treatment. You can be a part of our vision to be a leader in the integration of physical mental and social health to make a real difference in the lives of others!

You are the dynamic Cook / Food Service Worker we are seeking for our cafeteria at River Bend Hospital in West Lafayette Indiana. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others.

This is a part time position working 6am - 2pm with a weekend rotation.

Our commitment to whole person healthcare and your desire to help change our communities for the better will make us an amazing Team!

Cook / Food Service Worker Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares quantity foods and meals that are attractive and tasteful according to established standards. Utilizes standardized recipes and adjusts as needed.
• Demonstrates understanding of frequently ordered therapeutic diets such as Carb Control Full & Clear Liquid etc.
• Assures that patient meal trays are set up accurately and on schedule.
• Anticipates & plans for needs in advance in order to meet deadlines.
• Maintains clean and sanitary work area including cutting boards knives small equipment and counters.
• Maintains sanitary and safe work habits including proper use of equipment personal hygiene and proper use of sanitizer. Practices frequent hand washing adheres to time & temp standards etc.
• Participates regularly in cleaning needs of department
• Demonstrates appropriate communication and interactions with all customers staff peers and supervisors.
• Participates in department activities problem solving and QI activities.
• Sometimes operates cash register. Includes closing out cash drawer counting money and recording information on cash sheet.
• Assists with putting away deliveries according to established standards including labeling and rotating regardless of position assigned.
• Consistently completes all work as outlined on position sheet.
• Reports to supervisor any needed supplies problems faulty equipment a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate written records. (temps production sheets prep area)
• Leads and/ or directs departmental functions in absence of supervisor.
• Performs other related duties appropriate to job function as needed.

We are seeking Cook / Food Service Worker candidates with the following qualities:

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred
• Previous healthcare food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation & cooking principals.
• COMPUTER SKILLS: Basic knowledge and ability to use internet based electronic medical health record.

Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits:

• Health dental vision plans
• Merit Based Compensation Plan
• 401k with company contribution
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness short term disability etc.
• Generous PTO plan
• Wellness plan
• Professional development funds
• Life balance oriented organization

Drug screen TB test extensive background check and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks social distancing and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.