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About Us

Molokai General Hospital (MGH) is a 15-bed rural health care facility with a Critical Access Hospital designation, proudly serving the residents and visitors of Molokai. For the fourth consecutive year, MGH has been named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals inthe nation for Best Practices in Quality by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), based on performance data from the Chartis Center for Rural Health. This honor places MGH among the top-performing hospitals out of more than 1,300 CAHs nationwide.

MGH provides the island's only emergency room and offers a wide range of services, including acute care, inpatient hospice, skilled nursing, and low-risk obstetrical care. We also provide primary care through our rural health clinic, chemotherapy, limited specialty procedures, diabetes management, family planning, physical therapy (including aquatic therapy), veteran's services, and chronic disease navigation.

Since 1987, MGH has been an affiliate of The Queen's Health Systems, whose 'ohana includes over 9,000 employees and more than 1,400 physicians statewide. Our mission reflects the vision of our founders, Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV: to provide quality health care services in perpetuity to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all the people of Hawai'i.

Molokai General Hospital is committed to being a best place to work and practice, where team members embody the spirit of aloha and collaborate to deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate care to our close-knit community.

Responsibilities

Molokai General Hospital is looking for a Cook to join our team. This position is expected to average 20hrs/week, primarily closing shift (9a-5:30pm) on various weekdays, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparation, portioning, and distribution of foods for inpatient and cafeteria services.

Molokai General Hospital is a 15-bed rural health care facility with a Critical Access Hospital designation. It provides the only emergency room for the residents and visitors on the island of Molokai. MGH became a part of The Queen's Health Systems in 1987 and provides acute care, inpatient hospice, skilled nursing, and low-risk obstetrical services. It also offers primary care in a rural health clinic, chemotherapy, limited specialty procedures, diabetes management, family planning, physical therapy (including aquatic therapy), veterans services and chronic disease navigation services.

JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible to the Dietary Services Supervisor and under the supervision of the First Cook. Performs a variety of duties pertaining to preparation, portioning, and distribution of foods for inpatient and cafeteria services.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Essential functions- Essential: Seeing, hearing, standing, walking, stooping/bending, squatting, finger dexterity, lifting weight of up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling weight of up to 200 pounds, reaching above shoulder.
Continuous: Seeing, hearing, speaking, standing, walking, stooping/bending, kneeling, twisting body, finger dexterity, carrying weight of up to 20 pounds, repetitive arm/hand motions, frequent gripping of an object. Operates slicer, food processor, rice cooker, microwave, oven, and dishwasher.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Both inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold (temperature duration), noise and/or vibration, hazardous physical conditions, atmospheric conditions which affect the respiratory system or skin. Other and/or specific physical demands, machines, tools, equipment, working conditions, etc., required in area of assignment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification and Licensure:

• High school graduate or the equivalent, with Home Economics course in cooking or its equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English effectively.
• Knowledge of basic principles of quantity food preparation, ability to adjust recipes and follow directions, ability to plan work.
• One year experience as a cook in an institution or restaurant is preferred.
• Able to learn how to operate and clean all equipment properly in the kitchen (e.g. food processor, blender, meat cutter, convection oven, deep fryer, etc.).
• Able to lift and store heavy food and non-food items.
• Able to stand on feet throughout entire shift.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet

Your Health. Our Legacy

Our Mission: To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai'i.

Our Values:
Compassion guides our actions
Aloha inspires us in all that we do
Respect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all
Excellence is our quest