Cook II

Marion County Public Health Department; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Cook II to prepare and serve food according to department recipes and production sheets.

The role requires a high school diploma (GED acceptable) and offers opportunities to work as part of a dedicated hospital food service team. Experience in hospitality and strong customer service are valued.

Daily duties include maintaining food temperatures, sanitation, and teamwork to deliver quality meals to patients and guests.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Successful completion of a culinary training or certificate program is preferred.
• Two years of experience in hospitality or other related field.

Responsibilities

• Delivers excellent customer service at all times and communicates in a professional and courteous manner with guests, hospital staff and coworkers, and works as a team member to provide the most efficient service to guests
• Prepares and serves food to guests according to department recipes and in amounts specified on production sheets
• Responsible for knowledge of and monitoring proper food temperatures in assigned area
• Monitors food items for defects, such as irregularities in odor, color or taste and reports to supervisor
• Maintains appropriate sanitation levels in the work area in compliance with the food code (proper labeling, FIFO and hand washing and glove use)
• Follows proper safety procedures when handling kitchen equipment
• Completes side work at the beginning and end of shift as assigned, including but not limited to cleaning duties, food prep and stocking

Skills

Read/Write/Understand English

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Culinary training certificate

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Date: Oct 12, 2026

Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202

Organization: HHC

Sub-Division:Hospital

Schedule:Full Time

Shift:Days

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Job Role Summary

The Cook II prepares and serves food to guests according to department recipes and in amounts specified on production sheets.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Delivers excellent customer service at all times and communicates in a professional and courteous manner with guests, hospital staff and coworkers, and works as a team member to provide the most efficient service to guests
• Prepares and serves food to guests according to department recipes and in amounts specified on production sheets
• Responsible for knowledge of and monitoring proper food temperatures in assigned area
• Monitors food items for defects, such as irregularities in odor, color or taste and reports to supervisor
• Maintains appropriate sanitation levels in the work area in compliance with the food code (proper labeling, FIFO and hand washing and glove use)
• Follows proper safety procedures when handling kitchen equipment
• Completes side work at the beginning and end of shift as assigned, including but not limited to cleaning duties, food prep and stocking

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Successful completion of a culinary training or certificate program is preferred
• Two years of experience in hospitality or other related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read, write and understand English
• Ability to learn quickly
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and build positive relationships
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment
• Follows infection control policies and procedures
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices
• Ability to handle complaints professionally
• Ability to communicate effectively in a professional, courteous manner with food service personnel and other hospital staff

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana’s best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute , Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the first verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.