Cook-PRN

Ernest Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

HSA/FSA

Dental & Vision

401K

Life insurance

Disability

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana is seeking a PRN Cook to join our patient care team. You will prepare meals for patients, staff, and visitors, following strict safety standards and therapeutic meal plans.

Responsibilities include creating menus, ordering supplies, and integrating our mission and guiding principles into daily kitchen practice. Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and a Food Handlers License, with knowledge of patient diets

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food Handlers License required.
• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthy food for patients, employees, and visitors.
• Prepare food following strict safety standards.
• Create menus and order supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation hospital providing compassionate care to patients in Greater Lafayette and surrounding communities. We specialize in intensive rehabilitation for people overcoming strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and complex orthopedic conditions. Our interdisciplinary rehab team – including therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation physicians – tailors comprehensive therapy programs for each patient, helping them relearn skills and gain strength through physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and innovative rehabilitation techniques. The hospital features modern amenities such as a large therapy gym, an indoor therapy pool, and transitional living spaces to practice daily activities, all designed to support a holistic recovery. Accredited and consistently praised for high patient satisfaction and outcomes, Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital fosters a positive, teamwork-driven culture where patients are empowered to achieve their rehabilitation goals in a warm and professional setting.

Lafayette, Indiana

Located near Purdue University, Lafayette blends academic energy with a small-town feel. Residents enjoy a thriving arts scene, local breweries, and easy access to parks, trails, and family-friendly events.

We are seeking a PRN Cook to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Equivalent in in education or experience required.
• Food Handlers License required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements and use of Nutritional Care Manual.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing healthy food for patients, employees, and visitors. Prepares food ensuring that strict safety standards are followed. Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.