Hospital Kitchen Cook — Patient Meals & Quality Prep

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon is seeking a Cook 1 to assist in patient room service and café meal preparation. The role follows standardized recipes, maintains cleanliness, and supports high-quality food service in a busy hospital setting.

This position does not supervise others and requires at least 1 year of culinary or related experience, plus current ServSafe Food Handler certification. Preferred are a high school diploma or equivalent and ServSafe Manager Certification to

Qualifications

• 1 year culinary or related work experience.
• Current Deschutes County Food Handlers Card or ServSafe Food Handler Certification.
• Preferred: ServSafe Manager Certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards.
• Set up stations for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner service.
• Maintains clean and organized work areas in compliance with health codes.
• Delivers meals to patients/areas as needed.
• Supports Lean principles and organization values.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial mixers

Blenders

Food processors

Slicers

Knives

Ovens

Fryers

Grills

Job description

St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon is seeking a Cook 1 to assist in patient room service and café meal preparation. The role follows standardized recipes, maintains cleanliness, and supports high-quality food service in a busy hospital setting.

This position does not supervise others and requires at least 1 year of culinary or related experience, plus current ServSafe Food Handler certification. Preferred are a high school diploma or equivalent and ServSafe Manager Certification to