Hospital Kitchen Cook: Patient-Focused Meal Prep

WellSpan Health; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

WellSpan Health in Chambersburg, PA is seeking a Cook II to prepare patient meals and catering items per recipes and nutrition guidelines. The role emphasizes sanitation, proper equipment use, and adherence to HACCP standards, with responsibilities for timely meal service and accurate log completion.

Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years of institutional cooking experience, strong teamwork, and a commitment to patient-centered food service in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: 1–2 years institutional food preparation in hospital or restaurant setting.
• Knowledge of modified/restricted diets and portion control.
• Operates convection ovens, combo ovens, tilt grills, steamers, mixer, buffalos and proper knife handling.

Responsibilities

• Thinks critically and reports potential risks.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards in accordance with HACCP guidelines.
• Prepares patient meals and special items as written by diet office.
• Plans cooking schedule to ensure timely meal service; completes daily production and waste logs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Convection oven

Combo oven

Tilt grill

Steamers

Mixer 35 qt

Buffalo chopper

Cutlery

Job description

WellSpan Health in Chambersburg, PA is seeking a Cook II to prepare patient meals and catering items per recipes and nutrition guidelines. The role emphasizes sanitation, proper equipment use, and adherence to HACCP standards, with responsibilities for timely meal service and accurate log completion.

Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years of institutional cooking experience, strong teamwork, and a commitment to patient-centered food service in a hospital setting.