Cook I - Food & Nutrition Services

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the preparation and assembly of food products including, but not limited to: salads, sandwiches, desserts, gelatins for patient, retail and catering areas. Using basic cooking methods, preparation will include following standardized high volume recipes to assemble and prep ingredients to create high quality final products.

Minimum Requirements

Must be able to read, write and speak English (Bilingual in Spanish is preferred)

Experience

Knowledge and Skills-- Good verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner, Must be able to multitask and maintain a positive attitude. Basic culinary skills appropriate for the position. Must be able to read, comprehend and follow standardized recipes. Good working knowledge of food preparation. Experience with institutional kitchen equipment and in large volume food preparation.

Attitude- Must have a positive and upbeat personality with excellent customer service skills. Must be able maintain a positive attitude while functioning under pressure.

Physical-- Must be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 6 hours); Specific physical characteristics and abilities required: agility, dexterity and long periods of walking (up to 6 hours), standing, bending, carrying or lifting supplies and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.

Ability to complete and maintain a Serve Safe Certification within the 1st year of employment is preferred but not required.

1 to 3 years experience is a healthcare setting is preferred.

Other Information

Full time with benefits - 40 hours per week

Day Shift: 11am-7:30 pm & every other weekend and holidays as well.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.