Cook II – Elevate Hospital Dining & Patient Care

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

Job description

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.