Culinary Support Lead

Saint Joseph Health System (Indiana); Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

ASN-to-BSN tuition

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Retirement match

PTO & 7 holidays

No mandatory overtime

Employee referral program

CEU access

Job summary

Saint Joseph Health System in Indiana seeks a full-time cook for hospital meals, patient and staff dining, and catered events. You will prepare and cook meals, assist in menu planning, and help manage kitchen orders and scheduling.

The role includes training new cooks, maintaining cleanliness, and collaborating with a team in a fast-paced hospital kitchen environment. DailyPay and comprehensive benefits are provided from day one.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Five years' experience in institutional volume cooking.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks all meals for patients, staff, and guests of the medical center, including catered functions.
• Assists in menu development for patients, the cafeteria, and special functions.
• Orders all the food for Patients, guests, and catered functions.
• Trains new cooks.
• Assists in scheduling and supervision of cooks.
• Keeps work area and equipment clean.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Menu development

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:

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Why Choose Saint Joseph Health System?

• At Saint Joseph Health System, our values guide every decision we make. Even when challenges arise, we remain committed to our mission: caring for every person who needs us. We invest in our people, our technology, and our capabilities so we can continue delivering exceptional, compassionate care to our communities.

What We Offer

• Tuition reimbursement for all full-time and part-time colleagues starting on day one

• 100% paid tuition for the ASN-to-BSN program (paid directly to our learning partner)

• Comprehensive benefits beginning day one (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, and more)

• Retirement savings plan with employer match

• Generous paid time off program plus 7 paid holidays

• No mandatory overtime

• Employee referral incentive program

• Access to state-of-the‑art equipment, unlimited CEUs, and a supportive team‑focused work environment

JOB SUMMARY

• Prepares and cooks all meals for patients, staff, and guests of the medical center, including catered functions. Assists in menu development for patients, the cafeteria, and special functions. Orders all the food for Patients, guests, and catered functions. Trains new cooks. Assists in scheduling and supervision of cooks. Keeps work area and equipment clean.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

• Education: Ability to read, write, and make mathematical calculations. High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience: Five years' experience in institutional volume cooking and ability to understand recipes and basic dietetics.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.