Cook I

Indiana University Health System; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System in Avon, IN is seeking a full-time kitchen associate for the West Hospital nutrition services. You will perform supervised tasks related to food preparation, including regular and therapeutic diets, and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

The role requires ability to operate kitchen equipment, adherence to health regulations, and physical stamina for long periods, including climbing ladders and lifting up to 80% of the time; prior experience is not required,

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate kitchen equipment.
• Must wear protective gear per safety regulations.
• Must follow health regulations to ensure safe food.
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Physically capable of reaching, standing, squatting, bending and lifting up to 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Performs supervised tasks related to food preparation, including regular and therapeutic diets.
• Operates kitchen equipment and maintains a clean, organized workspace.

Skills

Operate kitchen equipment

Wear protective equipment

Health & safety compliance

Climb ladders

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time Rotating Shifts

Work Location: West Hospital (Onsite)

Department Supported: Nutrition Services

Primary Responsibilities:

Performs supervised tasks related to the preparation of food. Meal preparations include regular and therapeutic diets. Utilizes foundational skills of basic cooking techniques, operates kitchen equipment and maintains a clean and organized workspace.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Requires the ability to operate kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing required by the environment or government regulations such as gowns, gloves, goggles, rubber‑soled closed‑toe footwear, etc.
• Requires adherence to local health regulations and safety requirements to produce safe food for consumption.
• Requires the ability to climb ladders.
• Physical requirements to include: reaching, standing for long periods of time, squatting, bending, carrying and/or lifting supplies and equipment weighing 35 lbs. or more, up to 80% of the time.

Candidate Preferred:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience is preferred.
• No experience is required. Prior food service experience is preferred.