Cook

Indiana University Health; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Food Service Worker at Bedford Hospital to assist with meal preparation for regular and therapeutic diets. You will perform supervised tasks related to cooking, operate kitchen equipment, and keep a clean, organized workspace.

Schedule includes three 12-hour shifts from 6:30am to 7:00pm with every third weekend rotation. A high school diploma or GED is preferred; no experience is required, though food service experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience is preferred.
• No experience is required. Prior food service experience is preferred.
• Requires the ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing required by the environment or government regulations such as gowns, gloves, goggles, rubber-soled closed-toe footwear, etc.
• Requires adherence to local health regulations and safety requirements to produce safe food for consumption.
• Requires the ability to climb ladders.
• Physical requirements to include: reaching, standing for long periods of time, squatting, bending, carrying and/or lifting supplies and equipment weighing 35 lbs. or more, up to 80% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Performs supervised tasks related to the preparation of food.
• Meal preparations include regular and therapeutic diets.
• Utilizes foundational skills of basic cooking techniques, operates kitchen equipment and maintains a clean and organized work space.

Skills

Operate kitchen equipment

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Climb ladders

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule: Three 12 hour shifts from 6:30am- 7:00pm with every 3rd weekend rotation

Location: Bedford Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Performs supervised tasks related to the preparation of food.
• Meal preparations include regular and therapeutic diets.
• Utilizes foundational skills of basic cooking techniques, operates kitchen equipment and maintains a clean and organized work space.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience is preferred.
• No experience is required. Prior food service experience is preferred.
• Requires the ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing required by the environment or government regulations such as gowns, gloves, goggles, rubber-soled closed-toe footwear, etc.
• Requires adherence to local health regulations and safety requirements to produce safe food for consumption.
• Requires the ability to climb ladders.
• Physical requirements to include: reaching, standing for long periods of time, squatting, bending, carrying and/or lifting supplies and equipment weighing 35 lbs. or more, up to 80% of the time.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.