Line Cook

Novant Health; Wilmington, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health in Wilmington, NC, is seeking a dedicated food service teammate to prepare patient meals, cafeteria items, and catered meals under supervisor guidance. You will handle room service production, prep fresh produce and meats, ensure cleanliness, and support a positive patient experience through teamwork and compassionate service.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, safety, and cooperation with the expeditor and nursing staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Two years in restaurant or institutional food service experience preferred.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Vocational/Technical training in food production preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a daily commitment to meeting or exceeding standards of performance.
• Prepares assigned menu items for patient meals according to room service production guidelines.
• Daily preparation for room service to encompass all menu items available to patients through room service and house diets.
• Cleans and prepares fresh meats and vegetables using equipment such as peelers, slicers, knives.
• Combines ingredients and cooks into finished food items using ovens, fryers, refrigerators, etc.
• Works with expeditor on the a la carte line for patient orders for timely and accurate preparation.
• Inventories and portions menu items according to recipes and requisition sheets.
• Cleans machinery and work area per cleaning schedules.
• Stores food items and cleaning chemicals per procedures.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations and teamwork.
• Maintains customer satisfaction and adjusts personal schedule to enhance team performance.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Compassion

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training in food production

Job description

What We Offer

Works under the supervision of the Food Service Coordinators, Food and Nutrition Management. Responsible for the production of assigned menu items for patients, cafeteria, and catered meals.

What You'll Do

• Demonstrates a daily commitment to meeting or exceeding the established Standards of Performance.
• Prepares assigned menu items for patient meals according to room service production and guidelines.
• Daily preparation for room service meal periods to encompass all menu items available to patients through room service and house diets.
• Cleans and prepares fresh meats and vegetables by washing, peeling, slicing, etc., using equipment such as peelers, slicers, knives, etc.
• Combines ingredients and cooks into finished food items such as hot/cold foods using equipment such as ovens, fryers, refrigerators, etc.
• Works in conjunction with expeditor on the a la carte line for patients, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of patient meal room service orders.
• Inventories and portions menu items according to recipes and requisition sheets.
• Cleans machinery and work area according to established cleaning schedules.
• Stores food items and cleaning chemicals according to department procedures.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the team.
• Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.
• Maintains and adjusts personal schedule to enhance team performance.
• Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.
• Maintains good attendance per Novant New Hanover Attendance Policy

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, preferred. High school diploma or equivalent. Vocational / Technical, preferred. Vocational training in food production.
• Experience: Two years in restaurant or institutional food service, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: ServSafe certification, preferred.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

192963