Cook

CommonSpirit Health; Garrison (ND); On-site; USD 22,441 - 30,500; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Garrison is looking for a dedicated Cook to join our food service team. The Cook will prepare nutritious meals, maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene, and support patient satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. You will thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment and play a key role in ensuring excellent service.

The position offers a pay range of $16.29 – $22.14 per hour.

Qualifications

• One year of food service experience is required.
• Must adhere to food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to menu guidelines.
• Monitor food temperatures to ensure safety.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in cooking areas.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety regulations

Cross-contamination prevention

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cook, you will help ensure patients and staff receive nutritious and satisfying meals so they can support their health and enhance their overall hospital experience. Every day you will contribute to various aspects of food service operations within a fast-paced hospital environment. You will be expected to primarily focus on food preparation and cooking, but also flexibly assist with tray service, patient‑facing interactions, and other department support duties as needed. To be successful in this role, you must thrive in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment, demonstrate strong flexibility, and possess a commitment to providing excellent service.

• Food Preparation & Adaptation: Prepares and serves food according to menu guidelines and dietary requirements, utilizing various kitchen equipment, and modifies preparations for food allergies
• Food Safety & Temperature Control: Adheres to healthcare foodservice regulations, including monitoring and maintaining proper food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage
• Preventing Contamination & Hygiene: Actively avoids cross-contamination of foods and strictly follows personal hygiene requirements to ensure food safety
• Organized Storage: Maintains proper labeling and storage of all food items, equipment, and machinery
• Sanitation & Cleanliness: Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure high standards of sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas
• Equipment Operation: Utilizes a range of kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills during food preparation

Job Requirements

• One (1) year food service experience
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Alexius Health Garrison is a 22‑bed critical access hospital, a 26‑bed skilled nursing facility, an attached rural health clinic, and an Emergency Department available 24 hours a day. We offer many outpatient services, including physical therapy, radiology services, laboratory services, cardiac rehabilitation, and IV treatments. Since opening in 1952, CHI St. Alexius Health Garrison has been dedicated to serving the residents of Garrison and the surrounding rural communities. The hospital is equipped with 4 emergency rooms, on‑site lab, radiology, CT and physical therapy services. Our patients have access to 24/7 emergency care, swing‑bed program, and acute care services.

Pay Range

$16.29 – $22.14 /hour