Cook II: High-Volume Hospital Kitchen & Café

St. Charles Health System Inc.; Bend, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Bend, OR, is seeking a Cook 2 to prepare patient meals, pantry items, and café offerings following standardized recipes and quality standards. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and efficient production in a high-volume setting.

The Cook 2 will operate commercial kitchen equipment, maintain clean workspaces, and support inventory control to reduce costs. This part-time position requires excellent teamwork and communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of culinary experience or an associate's degree/certificate in a related field.
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication, and customer service skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares foods for patient line, pantry and café according to recipes.
• Follows recipes, production, portion and presentation standards.
• Operates and cleans kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitors inventory and controls food costs; minimizes waste.

Skills

Culinary skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in culinary field

Culinary certificate

Tools

ServSafe Manager Certification

ServSafe Food Handler Certification

Job description

St. Charles Health System in Bend, OR, is seeking a Cook 2 to prepare patient meals, pantry items, and café offerings following standardized recipes and quality standards. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and efficient production in a high-volume setting.

The Cook 2 will operate commercial kitchen equipment, maintain clean workspaces, and support inventory control to reduce costs. This part-time position requires excellent teamwork and communication in a fast-paced environment.