Cook

CommonSpirit Health; Ringgold (GA); On-site; USD 22,124 - 31,257; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Cook to support patient, staff, and visitor meals in a healthcare setting. You will prepare high-quality, safe, and delicious meals, including those for therapeutic diets, following all state and federal regulations.

You will work with high-volume production, apply rigorous quality control, and maintain sanitation in a fast-paced environment. One year of food service experience is required; HS diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of food service experience in healthcare or high-volume setting.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and therapeutic diets basics.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food per menu and dietary requirements using kitchen equipment.
• Monitors temperatures, holds, and storage; prevents cross-contamination and follows hygiene rules.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
• Performs washing and cleaning to ensure sanitation in cooking and serving areas.

Skills

Food safety

High-volume cooking

Therapeutic diets

Education

High School diploma

Combination of education and experience

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cook, you will be essential to patient, staff, and visitor well-being by preparing high-quality, safe, and delicious meals, including those for multiple therapeutic diets. You will meticulously adhere to all state and federal food preparation regulations in a healthcare environment.

Every day you will follow safe cooking techniques, execute recipes with precision, and apply rigorous quality control to ensure consistent food quality and adherence.

To be successful in this role, you will possess proven experience in high-volume food preparation, a strong understanding of food safety and therapeutic diets, and a commitment to culinary excellence within a fast-paced setting.

• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.
• Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year of Food Service Experience

Preferred

• High School Graduate General Studies
• Cooking Experience
• Combination of education and experience

Where You’ll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Pay Range

$16.06 – $22.69 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.