Cook, Nutritional Services Department, PRN Days

Beacon Health Options; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Matching

Paid Time Off

Shift Differentials

EAP

Tuition Reimbursement

Clinical Ladder

Discounts

Job summary

Beacon Health System’s Memorial Hospital in South Bend is seeking a PRN Cook in the Nutritional Services Department. The role supports patients, staff, and hospital events under the Chef Manager, preparing and cooking meals according to menus and standards.

This position offers premium pay, flexible scheduling, and benefits including insurance, retirement, PTO, and professional growth programs. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 17 years old, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be a minimum of 17 years of age.
• A minimum of one year of hospital, hotel, institutional or restaurant cooking experience is preferred.
• Previous hot line experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for patients, staff, and catered events.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and safety guidelines.
• Prepare ingredients and support efficient meal service.
• Deliver food to designated service areas on time.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Monitor inventory and report shortages.
• Complete production records and support QA initiatives.
• Collaborate with team to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Complete Serve Safe Food Handling training as required.
• Attend departmental meetings and trainings as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cook, Nutritional Services Department, PRN Days

Beacon Health System is hiring a PRN as needed day shift Cook in our Nutritional Services Department at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN.

We’re excited to offer premium pay for our Cook role!Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Local and National Discounts

About Memorial Hospital

Located in the heart of South Bend, Memorial Hospital is deeply rooted in the community it serves. From advanced surgical services to award-winning heart and cancer care, we provide comprehensive treatment with a personal touch. As part of Beacon Health System, we’re dedicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region.

What You’ll Do

As an Cook, you are un der general supervision of the Chef Manager, prepares and cooks food for Hospital patients, staff members and for hospital catered events and meetings.

Cook Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook food for patients, staff, and catered events in accordance with production schedules, menus, and quality standards.
• Follow standardized recipes, portion controls, food safety guidelines, and sanitation procedures to ensure safe and high-quality meal preparation.
• Perform food preparation for a variety of service areas, including entrée, breakfast, cafeteria, grill, soup, and vegetable stations.
• Plan and prepare ingredients in advance to support efficient meal service and minimize food waste.
• Deliver prepared food to designated service areas in a timely manner to meet operational and customer needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment through proper food handling, storage, and equipment use.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate supply shortages, equipment concerns, and operational needs to leadership.
• Complete production records accurately and support departmental quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations and exceptional customer service.
• Maintain knowledge of food safety regulations and complete required Serve Safe Food Handling training.
• Participate in departmental meetings, required education, and special projects as assigned.
• Adhere to organizational policies, regulatory requirements, workplace safety standards, and scheduling flexibility, including overtime as needed.

What You Bring

As a Cook, this position requires strong communication skills to effectively follow verbal and written instructions and to read and write legibly. The individual must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations and safely work in a fast-paced food service environment, including around hot cooking surfaces and food prepared in hot oil. Success in this role also depends on excellent interpersonal and hospitality skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with team members and provide friendly, courteous service that creates a positive experience for the public.

Required Qualifications

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are acquired through the successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalentis preferred.
• Must be a minimum of 17 years of age.
• A minimum of one yearof experience in a hospital, hotel, institutional or restaurant cooking environment is preferred.
• Previous hot line experience preferred.

The Beacon Way

At Beacon Health System, our approach to care goes beyond clinical excellence because it’s built on meaningful connections. Guided by our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion, we strive to create an environment where patients feel heard, employees feel valued, and innovation thrives.

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