Lead Cook - Fast-Paced Hospital Kitchen, High-Volume

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

Disability insurance

Retirement plan + company match

Tuition assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking a Cook to join the Department of Food and Nutrition. The role involves producing hot foods for patients, staff and guests, while ensuring quality, temperature, and portion control in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Shifts include AM and PM, with rotating weekends and holidays. The department serves patient meals, retail and catering, aiming to support healing through proper nutrition and excellent service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items as assigned according to standardized recipes, food preparation guidelines and sanitation standards.
• Consistently checks food for quality and correct temperature.
• Maintains cost control and minimizes waste when preparing food.
• Accommodates and has knowledge of special dietary requests.
• Assists with the success of other dietary team members and assumes lead responsibility in management's absence.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking a Cook to join the Department of Food and Nutrition. The role involves producing hot foods for patients, staff and guests, while ensuring quality, temperature, and portion control in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Shifts include AM and PM, with rotating weekends and holidays. The department serves patient meals, retail and catering, aiming to support healing through proper nutrition and excellent service.