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Cook

Facility UP Health System - Portage
Location Hancock, MI
Career Area Food Services / Nutrition
Job Shift Varied
Date Posted 10/17/2025
Job ID #317557

Your experience matters

At Portage Hospital- Portage Pointe, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

  • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
  • Competitive Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
  • And much more...

Job Summary
A Cook performs a variety of tasks that facilitate the provision of food service and nutritional support to patients, employees, and visitors

Qualifications & Requirements: High School graduate or equivalent required
Two Years experience in food services hospital setting preferred . Ability to be ServSafe Certified within 3 months of hire. Also, must re-certify every 3 years.

Essential Functions Prepares, seasons, and cooks food for patients, staff, visitors, and special functions
Reviews menus to determine types and quantities of food needed
Prepares quality food in sufficient quantities to cover all service requirements
Coordinates timing of preparation in order to meet service schedules for patients, staff and visitors
Adheres to standardized recipes and portion control to prevent food waste and control food cost
Provides maintenance and sanitation of equipment in food production areas
Adheres to sanitation and food safety standards (HACCP)
Participates in the process of ordering supplies
Gives direction to personnel assisting in food preparation
Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patients in performance of duties and responsibilities
Orients and mentors new staff members
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as necessary

EEOC Statement:

Rehabilitation Hospital of Montana is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.