Hospital Kitchen Cook - Fresh, Safe Patient Meals

Beacon Health System; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Beacon Health System is seeking a kitchen cook to prepare and cook food for hospital patients, staff, and catered events. You will stock service areas, label items, and ensure proper food safety and sanitation.

The role requires the ability to follow recipes, manage inventory, and support a team in a fast-paced hospital environment. Applicants should have 1–2 years of quantity food preparation experience or a high school diploma, with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and reliability.

Qualifications

• The ability to read recipes and perform basic math is essential.
• Knowledge of food production techniques and kitchen equipment is required.
• Minimum 1–2 years of quantity food preparation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for hospital patients, staff, and events.
• Prepping and stocking service areas and ensuring proper labeling and dating.
• Help maintain sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Reading recipes

Math calculations

Food production

Equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Beacon Health System is seeking a kitchen cook to prepare and cook food for hospital patients, staff, and catered events. You will stock service areas, label items, and ensure proper food safety and sanitation.

The role requires the ability to follow recipes, manage inventory, and support a team in a fast-paced hospital environment. Applicants should have 1–2 years of quantity food preparation experience or a high school diploma, with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and reliability.