Cook/Diet Aide

Ernest Health; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO health plan

Flexible spending and HSA options

Dental and vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Vacation time accrual

Job summary

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana, part of Ernest Health, is seeking a PRN Cook/Aide to support our inpatient rehabilitation facility in Mishawaka. You will prepare meals for patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring strict safety and food-handling standards while aligning with our mission and guiding principles.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a Food Handlers License, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred or required.
• Food Handlers License required.
• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for patients, staff and visitors following safety standards.
• Create hospital kitchen menus and order supplies.
• Align daily practice with hospital mission and guiding principles.

Skills

Food handling safety

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana in Mishawaka, Indiana (South Bend area) is a cutting-edge inpatient rehabilitation facility focused on helping patients reclaim their lives after serious injuries or illnesses. We provide intensive rehab care for stroke survivors, individuals with brain or spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and other debilitating conditions. Our hospital’s expert team – including board-certified rehabilitation physicians (physiatrists), therapists, and nurses – work together to deliver personalized therapy programs aimed at restoring mobility, communication, and daily living skills. With a state-of-the-art therapy gym and a compassionate approach to care, we offer an ideal setting for healing and improvement. Fully accredited and consistently praised for our patient outcomes, Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana proudly serves patients across the region with high-quality, individualized rehabilitative care.

We are seeking a PRN Cook/Aide 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.