Hospital Cook: Nourish Patients & Staff

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health insurance

Life insurance (company-paid)

Job summary

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital is seeking a compassionate Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients and staff in a safe, sanitary kitchen. You will follow menus, measure ingredients, and ensure high quality plating while maintaining a clean work area in line with health standards.

The role requires at least two years of quantity cooking experience, knowledge of diets, and a food handler permit. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two (2) years’ experience in quantity cooking.
• Basic knowledge of modified diets; training in food service sanitation.
• Possession of a food handler’s permit as required; experience with industrial kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and service breakfast, lunch and dinner for patients and staff.
• Follow approved menus and production sheets; adhere to safety standards.
• Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish and poultry.
• Present dishes, maintain cleanliness and food safety, and store ingredients properly.
• Occasionally serve food and assist with line supervision as needed.

Skills

Quantity cooking

Food safety

Crisis prevention

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hendricks Behavioral Hospital is seeking a compassionate Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients and staff in a safe, sanitary kitchen. You will follow menus, measure ingredients, and ensure high quality plating while maintaining a clean work area in line with health standards.

The role requires at least two years of quantity cooking experience, knowledge of diets, and a food handler permit. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and paid time off.