Cook

Piedmont-Healthcare; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Columbus Midtown is hiring a cook to prepare meals for the cafeteria, patients, and catering events. The role involves interpreting recipes, cooking, and assembling large volumes while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The position emphasizes teamwork in a hospital food service environment with opportunities for growth within the Piedmont system.

Qualifications

• 1 year of cook experience or equivalent from culinary training.
• Preferred completion of an accredited culinary program.
• Student enrollment in an accredited Culinary School may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals, interprets recipes, and cooks for cafeteria, patient, and catering meals.
• Assembles large volumes of food ensuring quality and safety.

Education

GED Preferred

Culinary School Preferred

Student enrolled in Culinary School Preferred

Tools

SAFE Serve Certification

Job description

Overview

When you join Piedmont, you’re not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch — especially yours. We’re committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we’re doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters—and where you’re supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you’ll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of tasks in the preparation of meals, interprets recipes, cooks and assembles large volumes of food for the cafeteria, patient, and catering meals.

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Preferred
• Graduate of an accredited Culinary School Preferred
• A student currently enrolled in an accredited Culinary School Preferred

Work Experience

• 1 year experience as a cook . May substitute for years of experience if graduated or currently enrolled in an accredited Culinary School Required or
• May substitute for years of experience if graduated or currently enrolled in an accredited Culinary School Required

Licenses and Certifications

• None Required
• SAFE Serve Certification Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Columbus Midtown