Cook

Cancer Treatment Centers of America; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Illinois is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for patients and staff. This role involves ensuring compliance with health standards and supporting kitchen operations. Ideal candidates will have culinary education and experience in high-volume food service. The position offers a flexible schedule, including rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Culinary Arts education preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in food and beverage or high-volume hospital cafeteria setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, nutritious food and beverage items for patients and staff.
• Ensure food preparation aligns with nutritional guidelines and sanitation standards.
• Support daily kitchen operations and complete tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Arts Education

Job description

Cook

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

Schedule: Rotating Weekends (Generally 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM; Possible Early Shift 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM)

The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious, and visually appealing food and beverage items for patients, customers, and staff, including those under specialized dietary care. This role ensures all food preparation aligns with the organization’s nutritional guidelines and complies with sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards. The Cook also supports daily kitchen operations and completes tasks as assigned by leadership.

Minimum requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Culinary Arts education preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in food and beverage, hospitality, or a high-volume hospital cafeteria setting preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid Food Handler’s Permit from the County/State Health Department (required if mandated by state; required in IL)
• Certification from an ANSI-accredited food handler training program or obtained within 30 days of employment (required in IL)
• ServeSafe certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.