Cook

Location: On-site at GMC | 202 Prospect Dr, Glendive, MT 59330 | Food Service Department

Employment Type: Full-time, non-exempt, hourly (bi-weekly pay)

Schedule: Five (5) Eight (8) hour shifts | 10:30AM - 7:30PM

Join a Team That Cares for Its Community-and Each Other

As a leading employer in eastern Montana, Glendive Medical Center (GMC) is committed to caring, healing, and building a healthier community. Guided by our SERVE values-Service, Excellence, Respect, Stewardship, and Engagement-we take pride in uplifting our community while supporting a healthy work-life balance for our employees.

If you're motivated, detail-oriented, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative healthcare team, we encourage you to apply.

Overview:

Glendive Medical Center is seeking a dependable and team-oriented Institution & Cafeteria Cook to join our Dietary Services team. In this role, you will prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors while supporting a clean, safe, and welcoming kitchen environment.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced setting and take pride in preparing meals that make a difference in people's day, we'd love to have you on our team.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and cook large batches of food according to established menus and portion requirements
• Ensure meals meet dietary, nutritional, and safety guidelines
• Clean, cut, and cook meats, fish, and poultry to appropriate temperatures
• Bake breads, rolls, and pastries
• Portion and serve meals to patients, staff, and visitors
• Oversee and support staff assisting with food preparation and service
• Assist with training new team members
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, including equipment, utensils, and work areas
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment
• Maintain accurate food usage and inventory records
• Assist with menu planning and meal preparation decisions
• Follow all sanitation, safety, and food handling regulations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn food safety, sanitation, and preparation best practices
• Ability to stay organized and maintain a clean workspace
• Dependable and able to work well under pressure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or vocational training in food service preferred
• Previous cooking or food service experience preferred
• Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification and BLS certification within one year

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed

Benefits:

• Employees are eligible on the 1st of the month following the completion of 59 days of employment for:
  • Medical, Dental, Vison Insurance and Healthcare Spending Accounts
  • Short Term Disability
  • Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Policy for each full-time employee at 1.5 times their salary up to $50,000.
  • Company Paid Long Term Disability
  • A wide variety of voluntary fringe benefits
• Upon the Completion of 30 days employees are eligible for:
  • 401(k) with partial company match 100% vested after two years of employment.
  • PTO / Paid Float Holidays / Extended Illness paid time off

About Us:

Glendive Medical Center (GMC) is a full-service, 25-bed acute care hospital with 24-hour emergency care, full medical and surgical services, and an attached 36-bed skilled Extended Care facility. We are dedicated to being a leader in providing and promoting health and wellness to the residents of east central Montana and western North Dakota. GMC is a designated Critical Access Hospital.

With our highly qualified team of medical providers, GMC offers a comprehensive, integrated system of services including primary, long-term and specialty care as well as prevention and wellness services. Our medical providers are easily accessible at the attached Gabert Clinic.

We are proud of our ability to incorporate current technology and services and provide state-of-the-art medical care to our region.

GMC also owns and operates The Heritage on Merrill, a 13-unit assisted living facility offering personal, 24-hour professional care.

Glendive Medical Center (GMC) conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without any regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

GMC promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment screenings.