Hospital Kitchen Cook - Patient-Centric Cuisine

DCH Health System; Northport (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System is seeking an Assistant Cook to prepare a variety of meals for patients and other customers. The role involves cooking, following standardized recipes, and maintaining a clean, sanitary work area in a hospital kitchen.

Responsibilities include managing food requisitions, supporting menu and recipe maintenance, and ensuring compliance with HAACP and safety standards. Ability to work variable shifts and coordinate buffet setups may be required.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Two years experience as a cook preferred.
• Able to read, write English and follow detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of foods following standardized recipes.
• Maintain clean, sanitary work areas and equipment.
• Assist with requisitions for food and supplies; manage menu and recipe maintenance for stations.
• Operate equipment safely (grills, ovens, steamers, mixers, dish machine).
• Adhere to HAACP program and ServSafe guidelines.

Skills

English literacy

HAACP knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

Fryers

Choppers

Steamers

Grills

Ovens

Steam table

Mixers

Dish machine

Job description

DCH Health System is seeking an Assistant Cook to prepare a variety of meals for patients and other customers. The role involves cooking, following standardized recipes, and maintaining a clean, sanitary work area in a hospital kitchen.

Responsibilities include managing food requisitions, supporting menu and recipe maintenance, and ensuring compliance with HAACP and safety standards. Ability to work variable shifts and coordinate buffet setups may be required.