Lead Cook - Fast-Paced Hospital Kitchen, Rotating Shifts

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits available

retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Missouri is seeking a Cook to support food production for patients and staff. The role includes leading kitchen activities in the absence of management and working within a fast-paced, high-volume environment across patient, retail, and catering services.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, ensuring proper food temperatures, and accommodating dietary requests. Entry-level to experienced candidates are considered for this role.

Qualifications

• Prepares food items according to standardized recipes and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintains quality and correct temperature of foods.
• Assists with cost control and waste minimization.

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.

Skills

Food production

Sanitation

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Missouri is seeking a Cook to support food production for patients and staff. The role includes leading kitchen activities in the absence of management and working within a fast-paced, high-volume environment across patient, retail, and catering services.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, ensuring proper food temperatures, and accommodating dietary requests. Entry-level to experienced candidates are considered for this role.