Hospital Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Benefits

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics is seeking a Prep Cook in our Nutrition Services team at Salem Hospital in Salem, Oregon. This full-time, non-exempt position runs from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and involves fast-paced kitchen work preparing, cooking and frying high-quality meals with attention to safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities include maintaining station prep, stocking, following recipes, and ensuring consistent portioning and presentation.

Qualifications

• Food Handlers or ServSafe Certification, must have 1 or both within 30 days of hire.
• 1 year of food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prep, cook and fry exceptional food at a fast pace.
• Provide consistent and quality food throughout shift.
• Prep, stock and round on stations ensuring that they are fully stocked. Prep will include cutting produce in various forms and portioning food items.
• Basic cooking such as adhering to recipes and par cooking include marinating proteins.
• Using basic kitchen equipment including deep fryer, broiler, flat top and oven.
• Cleaning and keeping a sanitary work environment while adhering to hygiene standards.

Education

Food Handlers or ServSafe Certification

Job description

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics is seeking a Prep Cook in our Nutrition Services team at Salem Hospital in Salem, Oregon. This full-time, non-exempt position runs from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and involves fast-paced kitchen work preparing, cooking and frying high-quality meals with attention to safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities include maintaining station prep, stocking, following recipes, and ensuring consistent portioning and presentation.