The Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking and presenting meals according to hospital recipe and menu for patients, staff and visitors. Experience in scratch cooking is required. Benefit ...
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The Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking and presenting meals according to hospital recipe and menu for patients, staff and visitors. Experience in scratch cooking is required. Benefit ...
New
The Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking and presenting meals according to hospital recipe and menu for patients, staff and visitors. Experience in scratch cooking is required. Benefit ...
New
The Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking and presenting meals according to hospital recipe and menu for patients, staff and visitors. Experience in scratch cooking is required. Benefit ...
New
The Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking and presenting meals according to hospital recipe and menu for patients, staff and visitors. Experience in scratch cooking is required. Benefit ...
New
MI · On-site
The Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking and presenting meals according to hospital recipe and menu for patients, staff and visitors. Experience in scratch cooking is required. Benefit ...
New
MI · On-site
The Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking and presenting meals according to hospital recipe and menu for patients, staff and visitors. Experience in scratch cooking is required. Benefit ...
New
Flint, MI · On-site
The Cook works directly for the Hospital Dietary Manager, and side by side with RNs and other colleagues, to support the delivery of excellent patient care to surgical patients. Due to the nature of ...
Flint, MI · On-site
The Cook works directly for the Hospital Dietary Manager, and side by side with RNs and other colleagues, to support the delivery of excellent patient care to surgical patients. Due to the nature of ...
Flint, MI · On-site
The Cook works directly for the Hospital Dietary Manager, and side by side with RNs and other colleagues, to support the delivery of excellent patient care to surgical patients. Due to the nature of ...
Flint, MI · On-site
The Cook works directly for the Hospital Dietary Manager, and side by side with RNs and other colleagues, to support the delivery of excellent patient care to surgical patients. Due to the nature of ...
$12.75 - $17/hr
The Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking and presenting meals according to hospital recipe and menu for patients, staff and visitors. Experience in scratch cooking is required. Benefit ...
$12.75 - $17/hr
The Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking and presenting meals according to hospital recipe and menu for patients, staff and visitors. Experience in scratch cooking is required. Benefit ...
MI · On-site
$12.75 - $17/hr
The Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking and presenting meals according to hospital recipe and menu for patients, staff and visitors. Experience in scratch cooking is required. Benefit ...
MI · On-site
$12.75 - $17/hr
The Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking and presenting meals according to hospital recipe and menu for patients, staff and visitors. Experience in scratch cooking is required. Benefit ...
Byron Center, MI · On-site
$12.75 - $17/hr
The Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking and presenting meals according to hospital recipe and menu for patients, staff and visitors. Experience in scratch cooking is required. Benefit ...
Byron Center, MI · On-site
$12.75 - $17/hr
The Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking and presenting meals according to hospital recipe and menu for patients, staff and visitors. Experience in scratch cooking is required. Benefit ...
$12.75 - $17/hr
The Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking and presenting meals according to hospital recipe and menu for patients, staff and visitors. Experience in scratch cooking is required. Hours and ...
$12.75 - $17/hr
The Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking and presenting meals according to hospital recipe and menu for patients, staff and visitors. Experience in scratch cooking is required. Hours and ...
MI · On-site
$12.75 - $17/hr
The Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking and presenting meals according to hospital recipe and menu for patients, staff and visitors. Experience in scratch cooking is required. Hours and ...
MI · On-site
$12.75 - $17/hr
The Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking and presenting meals according to hospital recipe and menu for patients, staff and visitors. Experience in scratch cooking is required. Hours and ...
$12.75 - $17/hr
The Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking and presenting meals according to hospital recipe and menu for patients, staff and visitors. Experience in scratch cooking is required. Hours and ...
$12.75 - $17/hr
The Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking and presenting meals according to hospital recipe and menu for patients, staff and visitors. Experience in scratch cooking is required. Hours and ...
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$46K - $49K/yr
Job Detail Job Opening ID 279296 Working Title HOSPITAL COOK II Job Title HOSPITAL COOK II Work Location Kahn Health Care Pavilion Ann Arbor, MI Modes of Work Onsite Full/Part Time Part-Time Regular ...
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$46K - $49K/yr
Job Detail Job Opening ID 279296 Working Title HOSPITAL COOK II Job Title HOSPITAL COOK II Work Location Kahn Health Care Pavilion Ann Arbor, MI Modes of Work Onsite Full/Part Time Part-Time Regular ...
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$46K - $49K/yr
Job Detail Job Opening ID 273138 Working Title HOSPITAL COOK II Job Title HOSPITAL COOK II Work Location Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI Modes of Work Onsite Full/Part Time Part-Time ...
Ann Arbor, MI · On-site
$46K - $49K/yr
Job Detail Job Opening ID 273138 Working Title HOSPITAL COOK II Job Title HOSPITAL COOK II Work Location Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI Modes of Work Onsite Full/Part Time Part-Time ...
Ironwood, MI · On-site
$15 - $20/hr
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, MI is seeking a Cook to join our Dietary team! The Cook prepares salads, sandwiches, cold food items, entrees, soups, sauces, gravies, and dessert items in ...
Ironwood, MI · On-site
$15 - $20/hr
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, MI is seeking a Cook to join our Dietary team! The Cook prepares salads, sandwiches, cold food items, entrees, soups, sauces, gravies, and dessert items in ...
Ironwood, MI · On-site
$15 - $20/hr
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, MI is seeking a Cook to join our Dietary team! The Cook prepares salads, sandwiches, cold food items, entrees, soups, sauces, gravies, and dessert items in ...
Ironwood, MI · On-site
$15 - $20/hr
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, MI is seeking a Cook to join our Dietary team! The Cook prepares salads, sandwiches, cold food items, entrees, soups, sauces, gravies, and dessert items in ...
Grand Rapids, MI · On-site
$16 - $20.50/hr
Cook (full time and part time, 1st and 2nd shift available) Position Summary: Hospital cooks have a unique role that combines culinary skills with healthcare needs. Key responsibilities include:
Grand Rapids, MI · On-site
$16 - $20.50/hr
Cook (full time and part time, 1st and 2nd shift available) Position Summary: Hospital cooks have a unique role that combines culinary skills with healthcare needs. Key responsibilities include:
$16.25/hr
Marquette General Hospital Pay Rate: Hourly - Hourly Plan, 16.25 USD Hourly Work Shift: Morning ... Responsibilities Cook Wage: $16.25/hour Full-time and part-time positions available Morning/Day ...
$16.25/hr
Marquette General Hospital Pay Rate: Hourly - Hourly Plan, 16.25 USD Hourly Work Shift: Morning ... Responsibilities Cook Wage: $16.25/hour Full-time and part-time positions available Morning/Day ...
Marquette, MI · On-site
$16.25/hr
Marquette General Hospital Pay Rate: Hourly - Hourly Plan, 16.25 USD Hourly Work Shift: Morning ... Responsibilities Cook Wage: $16.25/hour Full-time and part-time positions available Morning/Day ...
Marquette, MI · On-site
$16.25/hr
Marquette General Hospital Pay Rate: Hourly - Hourly Plan, 16.25 USD Hourly Work Shift: Morning ... Responsibilities Cook Wage: $16.25/hour Full-time and part-time positions available Morning/Day ...
$13 - $16.50/hr
Education assistance and continuing education - many courses offered on-site at the hospital * The ... Some cooking experience is preferred Responsibilities * Organizes daily schedule to accommodate ...
$13 - $16.50/hr
Education assistance and continuing education - many courses offered on-site at the hospital * The ... Some cooking experience is preferred Responsibilities * Organizes daily schedule to accommodate ...
Hillsdale, MI · On-site
$13 - $16.50/hr
Education assistance and continuing education - many courses offered on-site at the hospital * The ... Some cooking experience is preferred Responsibilities * Organizes daily schedule to accommodate ...
Hillsdale, MI · On-site
$13 - $16.50/hr
Education assistance and continuing education - many courses offered on-site at the hospital * The ... Some cooking experience is preferred Responsibilities * Organizes daily schedule to accommodate ...
$4.61 - $5.77
0% of jobs
$5.77 - $6.93
0% of jobs
$6.93 - $8.10
0% of jobs
$8.10 - $9.26
8% of jobs
$9.26 - $10.42
5% of jobs
$10.42 - $11.58
5% of jobs
$12.14 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$11.58 - $12.74
13% of jobs
The median wage is $13.63 / hr.
$12.74 - $13.90
24% of jobs
$13.90 - $15.07
12% of jobs
$16.05 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$15.07 - $16.23
8% of jobs
$16.23 - $17.39
24% of jobs
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The responsibilities of a hospital cook are similar to those of a chef working in any restaurant. However, strict adherence to nutritional requirements and healthcare plans are essential for all patients. As a hospital cook, your duties include working in a cafeteria and helping craft a menu that caters to various dietary requirements. You complete food preparation each morning and determine each meal plan, with help from doctors and nurses. You proportion meals onto trays based on provided instructions and ensure meals are delivered on time so that patients can take their medications. You also ensure that produce and other foods are rotated in a timely fashion to ensure freshness.
| Aspect | Hospital Cook | Hospital Dietary Aide |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Food safety certification, culinary training | Food safety training, basic dietary knowledge |
| Work Environment | Kitchen, food prep areas | Dining areas, patient rooms, food service stations |
| Job Responsibilities | Preparing meals, menu planning, cooking | Serving meals, assisting with food distribution, cleaning |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Hospitals, healthcare facilities | Hospitals, long-term care, healthcare settings |
Hospital Cooks focus on preparing and cooking meals according to dietary guidelines, requiring culinary skills and certifications. Dietary Aides assist with meal service and patient food distribution, often with less emphasis on cooking. Both roles are essential in hospital food service but differ mainly in responsibilities and skill requirements.

Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 2 days ago
New
6.8
Based on 253 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
494th of 890 rated healthcare providers
Southridge Behavioral Hospital is a beautiful and new state-of-the-art facility. As a joint venture with the Trinity Health System and Universal Health Services, we serve up to 96 adult and geriatric patients across four units.
We believe that caring, dedicated and valued staff provide exceptional patient care. We are seeking high caliber applicants that will provide innovative and evidence-based care focused on our patient’s individual needs, comfort and safety. Thank you for considering our Cook position as we continue our successful opening!
More information about Southridge can be found online: https://southridgebh.com/
Position Description:
The Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking and presenting meals according to hospital recipe and menu for patients, staff and visitors. Experience in scratch cooking is required.
Benefit Highlights:
· Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
· 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company Match
· Employee Stock Purchase Program
· Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off
· Disability, Life, Pet Insurance and much more!
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
Hours and Location:
40 hours a week, including every other weekend. Weekend shifts are 6am to 6:30pm.
We are located on the south side of Grand Rapids, near the intersection of M-6 and Byron Center Ave SW: 6291 Venture Hills Boulevard SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
Cook, Dietary Department Job Requirements:
High School Required.
Experience as a cook or cook’s aide in an institutional setting is preferred.
Experience with scratch cooking required.
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions in order to operate food service equipment and follow direction
Must be able to complete assigned tasks in order to provide an efficient, safe, sanitary, attractive and orderly facility.
If you would like to learn more before applying, please call or text Valerie at 616-500-4581 or email at valerie.vranish@uhsinc.com
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Qualifications:Cook, Dietary Department Job Requirements:
High School Required.
Experience as a cook or cook’s aide in an institutional setting is preferred.
Experience with scratch cooking required.
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions in order to operate food service equipment and follow direction
Must be able to complete assigned tasks in order to provide an efficient, safe, sanitary, attractive and orderly facility.
If you would like to learn more before applying, please call or text Valerie at 616-500-4581 or email at valerie.vranish@uhsinc.com
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
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Universal Health Services (UHS) is a major player in the healthcare industry, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Founded in 1978, UHS offers hospital and healthcare services. Their diverse services range from acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. The company's mission of enhancing the health and well-being of their patients is reflected in their commitment to 'Helping Individuals Live Longer, Healthier and Happier Lives'. Universal Health Services' consistent growth and success in their industry have been recognized on numerous occasions, including being ranked amongst the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.
Health care and social assistance
10,000+ Employees
King of Prussia, PA, US