Cook

Ernest Health, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and HD medical plans

Flexible Spending and HSA options

Dental and Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Wellness program and EAP

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Ernest Health, Inc., seeks a Cook for its Lafayette, Indiana campus. You will prepare patient and staff meals, follow strict safety protocols, and help maintain a clean, organized hospital kitchen and cafeteria.

This role supports overall rehab care through nutritious, timely dining services. Responsibilities include menu planning, ordering supplies, and ensuring dietary guidelines are met while collaborating with nurses, therapists, and food

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or education/experience equivalent.
• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthy meals for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Prepare foods while following strict safety standards.
• Create menus and order supplies for the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Align daily practice with the hospital’s mission and guiding principles.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Quality and safety standards

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Knowledge of patient diets and food-s

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cook Full Time; Lafayette, Indiana

Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital providing compassionate care to patients in Greater Lafayette and surrounding communities. We specialize in intensive rehabilitation for people overcoming strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and complex orthopedic conditions. Our interdisciplinary rehab team – including therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation physicians – tailors comprehensive therapy programs for each patient, helping them relearn skills and gain strength through physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and innovative rehabilitation techniques. The hospital features modern amenities such as a large therapy gym, an indoor therapy pool, and transitional living spaces to practice daily activities, all designed to support a holistic recovery. Accredited and consistently praised for high patient satisfaction and outcomes, Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital fosters a positive, teamwork-driven culture where patients are empowered to achieve their rehabilitation goals in a warm and professional setting.

Lafayette, Indiana

Located near Purdue University, Lafayette blends academic energy with a small-town feel. Residents enjoy a thriving arts scene, local breweries, and easy access to parks, trails, and family-friendly events.

We are seeking a Cook to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Equivalent in in education or experience required.
• Food Handlers License required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements and use of Nutritional Care Manual.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing healthy food for patients, employees, and visitors. Prepares food ensuring that strict safety standards are followed. Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.