Hospital Cook: Create Nutritious Meals for Patients

UNC Health; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a Cook for the Dietary Services unit at Lenoir Health. The role involves preparing, portioning, cooking and presenting meals for multiple meal periods and events, while maintaining a professional, courteous environment for patients and staff.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of related kitchen experience, basic equipment knowledge, and the ability to follow recipes and work independently.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or GED preferred but not required.
• 3–4 years of related food service experience.
• Knowledge of basic kitchen equipment and safety practices.
• Cash-handling procedures preferred.
• Presents self in a highly professional manner with honesty and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, cook and present a variety of hot and cold foods for breakfast, lunch, dinner and events.
• Provide courteous service to patients, families and staff and maintain a positive image of the department.
• Follow recipes unsupervised and adapt procedures to meet kitchen needs.
• Maintain professional relationships with coworkers, vendors and other departments.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Positive attitude

Team communication

Respectful interactions

Computer use

Kitchen equipment familiarity

Recipe following

Advanced cooking skills

Food preparation knowledge

Education

High School Grad/GED

Job description

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a Cook for the Dietary Services unit at Lenoir Health. The role involves preparing, portioning, cooking and presenting meals for multiple meal periods and events, while maintaining a professional, courteous environment for patients and staff.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of related kitchen experience, basic equipment knowledge, and the ability to follow recipes and work independently.