Cook I - Food & Nutrition Services

ECU Health Medical Center • Greenville, NC

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About The Position

This position prepares and assembles food products—including salads, sandwiches, desserts, and gelatins—for patient, retail, and catering areas. Using basic cooking methods, the Cook follows standardized, high-volume recipes and prepares and assembles ingredients to produce high-quality final products.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to multitask and maintain a positive attitude, including under pressure.
• Basic culinary skills appropriate for the position.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow standardized recipes.
• Good working knowledge of food preparation.
• Experience with institutional kitchen equipment and large-volume food preparation.
• Ability to stand for long periods, up to 6 hours.
• Agility, dexterity, and ability to walk for long periods, up to 6 hours; stand; bend; and carry or lift supplies and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability in Spanish.
• Ability to complete and maintain a Serve Safe Certification within the first year of employment; preferred but not required.
• One to three years of experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble food products such as salads, sandwiches, desserts, and gelatins for patient, retail, and catering areas.
• Use basic cooking methods and follow standardized high-volume recipes to prepare and assemble ingredients.
• Complete assignments in a timely manner while multitasking and maintaining a positive attitude.
• Provide excellent customer service and function positively under pressure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed