Careers

Cook/Food Service Worker

Posting Date
01/27/2025

Requirements

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
  • Minimum of one to two years’ food preparation experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
  • Experience with standard kitchen equipment including steamers, steam table, robot coupe, ovens, dish machines, slicers, etc. required.
  • Food prep experience including main dishes, side dishes, salads, desserts, and special function foods required.
  • Certification with the State of Wisconsin for food protection policies and Food Manager Certification (or willingness to complete within one year of employment) preferred.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Electronic Medical Record, and food purveyor software helpful.

Work Hours

We are seeking a part-time (16 hours/ week) Cook/ Food Service Worker to work weekdays. When working as a cook, the shift will be 6:45am- 3:15pm. When working the alternate capacity as a Food Service Worker, shifts will be 6:00am- 2:30pm. 

Job Summary

The cook prepares food for the residents, patients, guests and employees.  They oversee other food service workers and prepare appropriate food (therapeutic and texture modified) for each patient or resident.  The cook is responsible to open the department and/or close the department in the absence of the Lead Cook and follows appropriate sanitation and safety procedures.

When working the alternate capacity as a food service worker, they will be responsible for portioning food and fluids for the patients, cafeteria guests, vending machine patrons, and special function guests. They will serve patients in the patient room, as well as clean and sanitize dishes, service areas, pots/pans and floors daily. Additionally, they will provide the appropriate food (therapeutic and texture modified) for each patient on the meal tray.

Contact Information

Southwest Health
Attn: Human Resources
1400 Eastside Rd
Platteville, WI 53818
Phone: (608) 342-4796
Email: hr@southwesthealth.org
Fax: (608) 342-5015

We believe that together we can change lives, and we anticipate your life will change in the process. If you aspire to help others find hope and live better, we invite you to submit your application below.

Benefits

Southwest Health is truly an outstanding place to work. A full benefit package is available for employees working 20 hours/week or greater which includes: Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance. Also available are long and short term disability, cell phone discount, flexible spending plan, paid time off, retirement plan with an employer contribution, fitness membership discount as well as use of exercise equipment at the facility.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Southwest Health prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by Southwest Health.