Hospital Kitchen Cook: Precision in Therapeutic Meals

Trinity Health-ND; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health-ND is seeking a Cook to support high‑quality meal production for patients, residents, visitors, and staff. You will follow established recipes, therapeutic diet specifications, and sanitation standards while contributing to daily kitchen organization and team efficiency.

Candidates should have reading/writing ability, basic math for recipes, and a customer‑service mindset. Experience in hospital food service is preferred, with ServSafe desired and training provided after hire.

Qualifications

• Able to read and follow written and oral directions.
• Able to perform simple math for recipe calculations and adjustments.
• Experience or interest in hospital or food service settings is preferred.
• ServSafe is desirable but Trinity Health-ND will offer training after employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to standardized recipes and production sheets, ensuring quality and portion control.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols, including proper storage, labeling and temperature monitoring.
• Operate, clean and maintain kitchen equipment and report hazards to supervision.
• Assist with inventory rotation, stocking, and monitoring food quantities to support accurate ordering and reduce waste.
• Coordinate meal preparation timelines to ensure timely service and support team coordination.

Skills

Reading & writing

Math for recipes

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Education

Reading & writing literacy

Job description

Trinity Health-ND is seeking a Cook to support high‑quality meal production for patients, residents, visitors, and staff. You will follow established recipes, therapeutic diet specifications, and sanitation standards while contributing to daily kitchen organization and team efficiency.

Candidates should have reading/writing ability, basic math for recipes, and a customer‑service mindset. Experience in hospital food service is preferred, with ServSafe desired and training provided after hire.