Cook 1-158618

St. Luke's Health System; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

On-site massages

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness tool access

Career development opportunities

Job summary

St. Luke's Health System is seeking an entry-level Cook to join our team in Boise or Meridian. Under direct supervision, you will prepare foods using basic culinary techniques and standardized recipes, supporting patient nutrition and hospital operations.

This role offers opportunities for hands-on skill development, tuition assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health and career goals. It is an excellent entry point into a meaningful healthcare career.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Adheres to all food hygiene and health and safety requirements in order to meet regulatory and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks foods according to recipe standards utilizing basic culinary techniques.
• 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.

Job description

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.