Cook 1

St Luke; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

On-site wellness programs

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health System is seeking an entry-level Cook to join our team in Boise or Meridian. The Cook 1 works under direct supervision, preparing food per recipes while following safety standards to support patient meals.

This role provides foundational experience, with hands-on skill development and a supportive environment. The organization offers competitive benefits, tuition assistance, and opportunities for growth within the care network.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position offering hands-on skill development and foundational experience.
• Supports patient nutrition and hospital operations within the care network.
• tuition assistance is available to grow your career.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks foods according to recipe standards and safety guidelines.
• Determines quantities and plans ingredient usage to minimize waste.
• Preps ingredients and plans needs for service periods.
• Adheres to all food hygiene and health/safety requirements.
• May order and stock inventory for the department.
• Addresses routine questions and issues; escalates complex ones.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job description

Food and Nutrition Meridian Hospital Grnd

Job ID

158618

City

Meridian

State

ID

Category

Food Services

Description & Requirements

Kickstart Your Healthcare Career at St. Luke’s

St. Luke’s Health System is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team in Boise or Meridian. This is more than a job - it is your entry point into a meaningful career that directly impacts lives.

At St. Luke’s, our entry-level positions provide foundational experience, hands-on skill development, and a supportive environment. Vital operations—including patient nutrition, environmental stability, and hospital logistics—sustain our care network. We provide the tools, competitive benefits, and tuition assistance you need to grow, while you choose your ultimate career journey.

The Cook 1, under direct supervision, prepares food in accordance with culinary techniques, standardized recipes and quantities.

• Prepares and cooks foods according to recipe standards utilizing basic culinary techniques. Prepares food ensuring that strict safety standards are followed.
• Determines food quantities and requirements needed and plans maximum utilization of ingredients, food and leftovers.
• Plans, pulls and preps ingredients as needed.
• Adheres to all food hygiene and health and safety requirements in order to meet regulatory and company standards.
• May order and stock inventory for the department.
• Resolves routine questions, issues and problems; refers more complex issues to higher levels.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Bring your motivation. Bring your focus. Bring your potential.

What's In It For You

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission - and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.