Hospital Kitchen Cook - Made-to-Order Meals & Safety

MedStar Health; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks a kitchen/food service teammate responsible for accurately preparing portions, cooking, and presenting hot and cold items for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and events. The role follows recipes, safety standards, and production records across hospital settings.

Responsibilities include reading orders, operating grills, maintaining sanitation, and supporting departmental goals while adhering to safety and quality policies. A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills required.
• Basic math skills for portioning and records.
• Presents self professionally and ethically.
• Ability to work with other departments respectfully.
• Fundamental food safety and sanitation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepares measures ingredients and cooks food per recipes and standards.
• Reads food orders and prepares and cooks food accordingly.
• May prepare food and serve customers in a made-to-order setting.
• Maintains sanitation and safe operation of equipment.
• Tastes, records temperatures, and adheres to production sheets.
• Keeps workstation clean and complies with safety policies.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Basic math skills

Professional presentation

Team communication

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary certification training

Job description

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks a kitchen/food service teammate responsible for accurately preparing portions, cooking, and presenting hot and cold items for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and events. The role follows recipes, safety standards, and production records across hospital settings.

Responsibilities include reading orders, operating grills, maintaining sanitation, and supporting departmental goals while adhering to safety and quality policies. A high school diploma or GED is preferred.