Cook

IU Health; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Bedford Hospital is seeking staff to assist in food preparation for patients, including regular and therapeutic diets. The role involves supervised cooking tasks, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining a clean, organized work area in a hospital kitchen setting.

No prior experience is required, though healthcare or food service background is preferred. The position requires adherence to safety protocols and health regulations, with a demanding physical component such as standing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No prior experience required; food service experience is a plus.
• Must be able to operate kitchen equipment.
• Must wear protective equipment as required by environment and regulations.
• Must follow local health and safety regulations to prepare safe food.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform physical tasks as described.

Responsibilities

• Performs supervised tasks related to the preparation of food.
• Meal preparations include regular and therapeutic diets.
• Operates kitchen equipment and maintains a clean, organized workspace.

Skills

Operating kitchen equipment

Food safety awareness

Climb ladders

Physical stamina

PPE compliance

Health regulation adherence

Education

High school diploma/GED or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.