Cook

Columbus Regional Health; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Regional Health is seeking a Culinary Team member to support the Food and Nutritional Care department. Under the direction of the Executive Chef, you will prepare all food items for patients, catering functions and cafeteria customers.

This on-site role requires standing/walking, lifting up to 10 pounds, and adapting to hot and cold temperatures. Certification as a Safe Food Handler is required within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 1–3 years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Within 6 months of hire, certification as a Safe Food Handler.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Executive Chef, prepare all food items for patients, catering functions and cafeteria customers.
• Support the Food and Nutritional Care department to serve approximately 450,000 meals per year.
• Frequent walking and standing; lift up to 10 pounds; work in hot and cold temperatures.

Skills

Stamina / endurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Location: Columbus Regional Hospital
• Dept: Food and Nutritional Services_CRH
• Category: NON-CLINICAL
• FULL TIME, Evenings, 40.00 hours
• Work Setting: On-site
• Requisition # 135
• Posted October 21, 2026
• Hours per Week: 40.00—- Shift Hours: 11am-7:30pm
• Additional details about schedule: includes a rotating holiday and weekend requirement

What you need to know about this position:

The Food and Nutritional Care department is essential in the support of patients, employees and community health. Dynamic team that serves approximately 450,000 meals each year.

Under the direction of the Executive Chef, the Culinary Team members are responsible for the preparation of all food items for the patients, catering functions and cafeteria customers.

Individual compensation is determined for this position through years of directly relevant experience. The hourly compensation is only a portion of the total rewards package and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

This position is hourly and eligible for applicable shift differentials and Sunday/holiday premiums. In a status working at least 16 hours per week, employees are benefit eligible.

What is required for this position:

• Upon hire, you must have:
• High School Diploma or GED; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Within 6 months of hire, you must have:
• Certification as a Safe Food Handler, Safe Food Handling certification

This position will require frequent walking and standing, lifting up to 10 pounds and the ability to withstand hot and cold temperatures.