Hospital Kitchen Cook: Patient Meals & Diet Standards

Trinity Health; Kenmare (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Kenmare Hospital in Kenmare, ND is seeking a Casual Cook to support high-quality meal production for patients, residents, visitors, and staff. You will prepare menu items per recipes, meet diet requirements, and follow strict sanitation standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include cooking to standardized recipes, monitoring temperatures, maintaining equipment, and coordinating with the Nutrition Services team to ensure timely service.

Qualifications

• One year of institutional food service experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to standardized recipes, production sheets, and therapeutic diet specifications while ensuring consistency, quality, and portion control.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols, including proper food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature monitoring.
• Operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment safely and effectively, reporting any malfunctions or hazards to supervisory staff.
• Assist with inventory rotation, supply stocking, and monitoring food quantities to support accurate ordering and minimize waste.
• Coordinate meal preparation timelines to ensure food is ready for service on schedule and assist in resolving any issues that may disrupt workflow.
• Support communication and teamwork within the Nutrition Services department, providing guidance or leadership in the absence of supervisors as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Trinity Health Kenmare Hospital in Kenmare, ND is seeking a Casual Cook to support high-quality meal production for patients, residents, visitors, and staff. You will prepare menu items per recipes, meet diet requirements, and follow strict sanitation standards in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include cooking to standardized recipes, monitoring temperatures, maintaining equipment, and coordinating with the Nutrition Services team to ensure timely service.