Hospital Kitchen Chef: Patient-Focused, Part-Time

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

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a cook to accurately prepare and present a variety of hot and cold items for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events. The role emphasizes friendly service to patients, families, and colleagues within a hospital setting.

The position is part-time (20 hours per week), onsite in the Dietary Services unit at UNC Lenoir Health Care, with standard day shifts. Education options include a high school diploma or GED; 3–4 years of related food-service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of basic equipment operation and cash-handling procedures is preferred.
• Food Safety Certification is preferred for advancement.
• Must be able to read and follow recipes unsupervised.
• Ability to use a computer and work with kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, cook, and present hot and/or cold foods for meals and events.
• Serve patients, families, and staff with a positive, professional demeanor.
• Maintain professionalism and respect in interactions with coworkers and other departments.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Cash handling

Reading recipes

Kitchen equipment

Computer skills

Teamwork

Ethics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Safety Certification

Job description

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a cook to accurately prepare and present a variety of hot and cold items for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events. The role emphasizes friendly service to patients, families, and colleagues within a hospital setting.

The position is part-time (20 hours per week), onsite in the Dietary Services unit at UNC Lenoir Health Care, with standard day shifts. Education options include a high school diploma or GED; 3–4 years of related food-service