Hospital Kitchen Cook - Flexible Shifts, Patient Care

Community Health Network (Indianapolis); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Indianapolis is seeking a Cook to join our food services team. The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of foods, ensuring menu compliance and high standards of cleanliness.

Shifts are variable, with early mornings to evenings; weekends and holidays may be required. We value teamwork, accuracy, and the ability to handle high-stress situations to deliver nourishing meals to patients, visitors, and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Experience in food services as a cook.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English; must be able to read and comprehend recipes.
• Must be able to use simple arithmetic and keep simple records.
• Must be able to use simple office machines, meat slicers, mixers, steamers, and other institutional cooking equipment.
• Must be able to perform several tasks (assembling trays, reading menus, etc.) at the same time.
• Ability to handle high stressed situations.
• Ability to produce products with last minute notice and be successful.
• Ability to follow instruction and acceptance of guidance.

Responsibilities

• The Cook is responsible for maintaining principles of proper food production and other related activities.
• Responsible for the preparation and cooking of foods, such as meats, soups, sauces, gravies, starch, entrees, vegetables, and special orders.
• Responsible for seeing that food is prepared according to menu.
• Confers with supervisors as to the use of leftovers, and menu changes.
• Maintains high standards of food handling and cleanliness in the work area, and is responsible for high standards of personal cleanliness.
• Will work together with the employees of the department to provide optimal food, nutritional, and environmental services to patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

English proficiency

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Meat slicers

Mixers

Steamers

Institutional cooking equipment

Job description

Community Health Network in Indianapolis is seeking a Cook to join our food services team. The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of foods, ensuring menu compliance and high standards of cleanliness.

Shifts are variable, with early mornings to evenings; weekends and holidays may be required. We value teamwork, accuracy, and the ability to handle high-stress situations to deliver nourishing meals to patients, visitors, and staff.