Hospital Cafeteria Cook - Nutritious, High-Volume Prep

MRM Midwestern Regional Medical Center; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality meals for patients and visitors in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will ensure meals meet nutrition guidelines and maintain strict sanitation standards, while delivering excellent service.

The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a team in a high-volume environment. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with opportunities to contribute to menu planning and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; culinary arts education preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year in Food & Beverage, Hospitality, or a high-volume hospital cafeteria setting preferred.
• ANSI-accredited food handler training program certification or obtained within 30 days of employment; ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality, nutritious, attractive food and beverages for customers and patients under specialized care.
• Ensure food preparation aligns with established nutrition guidelines and sanitation standards.
• Complete other daily duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Customer service

Teamwork

Ongoing cleanliness

Microsoft Office basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary Arts education

Tools

ANSI food handler certification

ServSafe certification

Job description

City of Hope is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality meals for patients and visitors in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will ensure meals meet nutrition guidelines and maintain strict sanitation standards, while delivering excellent service.

The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a team in a high-volume environment. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with opportunities to contribute to menu planning and quality improvements.