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About The Position
Now Hiring: Cook – Fuel Lives, One Meal at a Time! Do you have a passion for cooking and a knack for creating comforting, nutritious meals? We’re on the lookout for a dedicated Cook to join our Nutrition Services team—someone who brings both skill and heart to the kitchen. At our facility, every plate you serve helps nourish patients and staff alike. If you can keep your cool in a busy kitchen and care about quality and safety, this is your moment to shine. What You’ll Do: Prep fresh ingredients, build out the salad bar, and contribute to breakfast and lunch service Create delicious soups, sandwiches, and entrees with care and consistency Follow doctors’ and dietitians’ orders for special diets Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized workspace Take food temps, record in logs, and adhere to safety and infection control policies Accept deliveries and assist in dishwashing when needed Operate and care for kitchen equipment properly What We’re Looking For: At least 3 years of food service experience (hospital or institutional setting a plus) Strong understanding of nutrition basics, special diets, and safe food handling Reliable and adaptable with great communication and interpersonal skills High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary training preferred Ability to work flexible shifts and follow directions accurately Bonus points for experience with baking and meal ticket systems Why You’ll Love It Here: Be part of a team that values dignity, wellness, and excellent service No late-night hours—just meaningful work and balanced schedules Every dish you serve supports healing and care Comprehensive benefits and competitive wages- this position starting at $17.64/hour If you're ready to cook with purpose and make a difference every day, apply now and join our mission to serve more than just food—serve comfort, care, and connection.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of food service experience (hospital or institutional setting a plus)
- Strong understanding of nutrition basics, special diets, and safe food handling
- Reliable and adaptable with great communication and interpersonal skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to work flexible shifts and follow directions accurately
- Knowledge normally acquired through the completion of a high school level of education.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in food service.
Nice To Haves
- culinary training preferred
- Bonus points for experience with baking and meal ticket systems
- Formal education in food service preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prep fresh ingredients, build out the salad bar, and contribute to breakfast and lunch service
- Create delicious soups, sandwiches, and entrees with care and consistency
- Follow doctors’ and dietitians’ orders for special diets
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized workspace
- Take food temps, record in logs, and adhere to safety and infection control policies
- Accept deliveries and assist in dishwashing when needed
- Operate and care for kitchen equipment properly
Benefits
- Be part of a team that values dignity, wellness, and excellent service
- No late-night hours—just meaningful work and balanced schedules
- Every dish you serve supports healing and care
- Comprehensive benefits and competitive wages- this position starting at $17.64/hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
