Hospital Cook: Safe, Patient‑Focused Meals

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center, part of BJC HealthCare, is looking for a Cook to prepare high-quality, nourishing meals for patients, visitors and staff while ensuring food safety and dietary compliance.

In this fast-paced hospital kitchen you will follow standardized recipes, prep ingredients, use diverse cooking techniques, check temperatures, and maintain cleanliness to the highest sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Prepares and cooks hot/cold foods per recipes and dietary requirements.
• Maintains food safety practices and HACCP standards.
• Ensures proper labeling, storage, and temperature controls.

Responsibilities

• Preps and prepares food items using various cooking techniques.
• Follows standardized recipes to deliver consistent quality.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen workspace.
• Adheres to dietary requirements and allergen management.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen equipment and surfaces.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Dietary compliance

Quality control

Sanitation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center, part of BJC HealthCare, is looking for a Cook to prepare high-quality, nourishing meals for patients, visitors and staff while ensuring food safety and dietary compliance.

In this fast-paced hospital kitchen you will follow standardized recipes, prep ingredients, use diverse cooking techniques, check temperatures, and maintain cleanliness to the highest sanitation standards.