Cook | St. Cloud Hospital Nutrition Team

CentraCare Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 2,638,000 - 3,955,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Dental

Employee discounts

Job summary

CentraCare Health in a hospital setting is looking for experienced cooks to prepare meals for patients, visitors, and staff. You will follow recipes with culinary expertise, help create a positive dining experience, and maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation.

This full-time role offers a swing shift (9:30 am–6:00 pm and 11:00 am–7:30 pm), every 3rd weekend, with starting pay of $21.96/hour and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least three years of cooking experience in a restaurant, hospital, care center, catering operation, or similar setting.
• Strong work history as a line cook is preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team and deliver high-quality food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh meals for patients, visitors, employees, and special events.
• Follow recipes with attention to detail and culinary expertise.
• Help create a positive dining experience across the hospital.
• Maintain food quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Work with a supportive team to get the job done.
• Serve a variety of customers throughout the day.

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Food safety

Hospitality

Job description

Great Food. Great Team. No Late-Night Restaurant Hours.

Are you an experienced cook who loves creating great food but is ready for something different than the restaurant grind?

At CentraCare, you'll still get to do what you love—cook delicious meals, work with a great team, and stay busy in the kitchen—but you'll also have the opportunity to make a real difference for patients, families, visitors, and healthcare workers every day.

We're looking for experienced cooks who take pride in their craft and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where quality, teamwork, and service matter.

This position is for a Full-Time Cook, various (Swing Shift) hours and every 3rd weekend.

Schedule

• Full-time | 72 hours per two weeks.
• 9:30 am to 6 pm and 11 am to 7:30 pm shifts (you will be scheduled both).

Why Cooks Love Working Here

• Starting pay of $21.96/hour, with higher pay based on experience
  • Full Pay range of $19.15 - $28.71/hour
  • Extra pay for evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Full and part-time benefits available
  • Visit our Benefits | CentraCare page for more information!
  • PTO, retirement, medical, dental, employee discounts, and more
• Stable schedules posted in advance
• Opportunities to grow within CentraCare
• Work that truly matters

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing fresh meals for patients, visitors, employees, and special events
• Following recipes while adding attention to detail and culinary expertise
• Helping create a positive dining experience across the hospital
• Maintaining food quality, safety, and sanitation standards
• Working alongside a supportive team that knows how to get the job done
• No two shifts are exactly alike, and you'll stay busy serving a variety of customers throughout the day.

We're Looking For

• At least three years of cooking experience in a restaurant, hospital, care center, catering operation, or similar setting
  • We definitely prefer those that have a strong work history as a line cook.
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a team
• A cook who takes pride in serving high-quality food
• Strong attention to food safety and sanitation
• A positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed

Bring Your Skills to a Kitchen with Purpose

The meal you prepare could be the highlight of someone's day—a patient recovering from surgery, a family member supporting a loved one, or a nurse grabbing a quick meal during a busy shift.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.