Cook, Nutritional Services Department, PRN Days

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Matching Retirement Fund

Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)

Shift Differentials

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition and Certification Reimbursemen

Clinical Ladder Program

Discounts (Local & National)

Beacon Academy Educational Courses

Gym Membership Discount

Job summary

Beacon Health System in South Bend, IN is hiring a PRN as-needed day shift Cook in Memorial Hospital's Nutritional Services Department. You will prepare meals for patients, staff, and hospital events under supervision of the Chef Manager, following recipes and safety standards.

This role requires strong communication, teamwork, and food service experience. Beacon offers premium pay, comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development through the Clinical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 17 years of age.
• At least 1 year of hospital/food service experience preferred.
• Previous hot line experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for patients, staff, and catered events.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and sanitation guidelines.
• Prepare ingredients for various service areas (entrée, breakfast, cafeteria, grill, soup, vegetables).
• Deliver meals to service areas in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Monitor inventory and communicate shortages or needs to leadership.
• Complete production records and support QA initiatives.
• Collaborate with team to ensure efficient kitchen operations and service.
• Maintain Serve Safe Food Handling training knowledge.
• Participate in departmental meetings, education, and special projects.
• Adhere to policies, safety standards, and overtime as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Serve Safe Training

Job description

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
• Beacon Academy Educational Courses
• Gym Membership Discount

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 under 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 equivalent is preferred.
• Must be a minimum of 17 years of age.
• A minimum of one year of 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.