Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Full-time position

32-40 hours per week

This position will work some first shift hours (5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) and some second shift hours (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.). Will also work every other weekend.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Hospital Cook to join our Nutritional Services team. This role is integral to patient care, going beyond traditional food preparation to directly support healing and recovery. The Hospital Cook collaborates closely with clinical and dietary staff to prepare meals that meet physician-ordered diets, therapeutic nutrition plans, and strict food safety standards. Looking for a team player who has a passion to serve others, is detail oriented, and takes pride in their work.

The Cook prepares and serves/delivers meals to hospital patients, guests, and staff including meals and snacks for in-house catered events. Reads and interprets menus, diet orders, and takes food requests. Follows HCH and departmental policies regarding receiving, storage and safe handling of food and supplies. Prepares food according to direction and schedule. Disassembles trays, washes dishes and puts clean items away. Cleans all work surfaces including work areas, cabinets and equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, preferred.
• Prior professional cooking experience and working with prescribed meal variations preferred.
• Understanding of food safety standards (ServSafe certification preferred or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to read and interpret dietary orders, menus, and production sheets accurately.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to regularly walk, stand, stoop or bend. The employee must also be able to sit, talk, hear, see, taste, and smell. The employee is frequently required to use hands and be able to reach and feel. Must be able to occasionally lift items 20-30 lbs.
• Must be capable of communicating clearly (reading, writing and speaking) in the English Language. Must be capable of reading and comprehending written policies/procedures and operational instructions. Must have the ability to receive and relay phone or other business-related messages.

Benefits

We offer a complete, comprehensive benefit package that includes:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Retirement Savings with Employer Match
• Health Savings Accounts, with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical & Dependent Care
• Supplemental Coverages including Short Term & Long Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Confinement, Cancer
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• And most importantly, we offer a flexible work environment that supports a healthy work-home life balance.