Cook, Hospital

TRINITY HEALTH • Minot, ND

9d • $17 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook works under the supervision of the Director of Nutrition Services and department supervisors to support meal production for patients, residents, visitors, and staff. The role prepares menu items according to standardized recipes, therapeutic diet requirements, and food safety standards, while following sanitation, food handling, and regulatory guidelines. The Cook also supports kitchen operations through inventory monitoring, equipment care, and daily organization. The position requires attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced food service environment.

Work is performed in a commercial kitchen at Trinity Health Hospital Campus & Medical District in Minot, North Dakota. The environment includes exposure to heat, humidity, cold storage areas, cleaning chemicals, and routine equipment and food-service noise. Physical duties include extended standing and walking, lifting, bending, reaching, and frequent handling of items up to 25 pounds and occasional handling of items up to 50 pounds. Duties also involve exposure to oven heat and steam and continuous manual dexterity for food preparation.

Requirements

• Able to read and write and follow oral and written directions.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to perform simple math for recipe calculations and modifications.
• Ability to recognize errors and make adjustments as needed.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to perform the physical duties described, including extended standing, walking, lifting, bending, and reaching; frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work safely and remain focused in a busy kitchen environment, including during busy meal periods and occasional interruptions.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe certification is desired; the employer will offer it with employment.
• One year of hospital or other food-service experience is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to standardized recipes, production sheets, and therapeutic diet specifications, maintaining consistency, quality, and portion control.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols, including proper food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature monitoring.
• Safely operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment, and report malfunctions or hazards to supervisory staff.
• Assist with inventory rotation, supply stocking, and food-quantity monitoring to support accurate ordering and minimize waste.
• Coordinate meal-preparation timelines to ensure food is ready for service on schedule and help resolve workflow disruptions.
• Support communication and teamwork within Nutrition Services, providing guidance or leadership in the absence of supervisors as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed