Hospital Short-Order Cook — Patient-Centered Kitchen

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. is seeking a Short Order Cook to prepare high-quality hot items for patients and staff in a fast-paced setting. You will handle multiple requests, maintain food safety, and provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to sanitation guidelines, and the ability to train new staff, with compensation aligned to hospital food service standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; culinary training preferred.
• 2 years experience as a Grill (Short Order) Cook, or Short Order Cook Trainee program.
• Excellent oral communication and English literacy; strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Sets up the food prep area with par levels to maintain efficient workflow.
• Prepares hot foods from tickets or orders; manages multiple orders within time lines.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment (grill, fryer, ovens, etc.).
• Upholds food safety standards with proper temperatures and storage.
• Provides on-the-job training to new employees and assists in staff development.
• Maintains sanitation and personal hygiene; keeps work area clean and organized.

Skills

Oral communication

Customer service

English literacy

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary training

2-year culinary post-secondary training

Job description

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. is seeking a Short Order Cook to prepare high-quality hot items for patients and staff in a fast-paced setting. You will handle multiple requests, maintain food safety, and provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to sanitation guidelines, and the ability to train new staff, with compensation aligned to hospital food service standards.