Cook I - Part-Time

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide at IU Health Methodist Hospital to assist in meal preparation and support therapeutic diets. The role involves basic cooking tasks, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining a clean workspace.

No experience required, high school diploma preferred. You will work 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM with rotating weekends and holidays; protective gear must be worn and safety standards followed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate kitchen equipment.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• No experience required; prior food service preferred.
• Ability to wear protective equipment as required.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Adherence to local health regulations and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food including regular and therapeutic diets.
• Operate kitchen equipment and maintain safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Position Details

Status: Part-time, 24 hours per week.

Schedule: 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM. Rotating weekends and holidays required.

Shift Differentials: Eligible for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Location: IU Health Methodist Hospital

Position Summary

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 work space.

Position Requirements

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