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Hospital Kitchen Cook Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Cook

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Adheres to manufacturer instructions and standard hospital kitchen procedures when operating machinery and equipment used in cooking including slicers, choppers, steamers, broilers, griddles, fryers ...

COOK

Ocala, FL · On-site

$12.25 - $16.25/hr

Experience: 1-3 years' experience cooking in a large institutional or healthcare/hospital kitchen setting. Psychiatric health care facility, is preferred. * Certification Requirements: Food Handlers ...

Cook

Englewood, CO · On-site

$18.29 - $26.29/hr

Overview Cook - Full Time Inverness Rehabilitation Hospital (Englewood, CO0 is a 40-bed inpatient ... Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria. Integrates the hospital ...

Cook - Per Diem

Mishawaka, IN · On-site

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

Overview Cook - Per Diem - Mishawaka, Indiana Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana in ... Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria. Integrates the hospital ...

COOK

Ocala, FL

$12.25 - $16.25/hr

Experience: 1-3 years' experience cooking in a large institutional or healthcare/hospital kitchen setting. Psychiatric health care facility, is preferred. * Certification Requirements: Food Handlers ...

Cook Per Diem (as needed)

Casper, WY · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Overview Cook Per Diem Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital - Casper, WY Elkhorn Valley ... Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria. Integrates the hospital ...

If you've worked in a school cafeteria, hospital kitchen, college dining hall, or institutional food service, your experience is exactly what we're looking for. Join a healthcare culinary team where ...

Cook/Aide-PRN

Bloomington, IN · On-site

$11.75 - $14.25/hr

Overview We are seeking a PRN Cook to join our team of passionate patient caregivers! As a ... Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria. Integrates the hospital ...

Overview Cook, Per Diem $19 per hour; Green Bay, Wisconsin Green Bay Rehabilitation Hospital in ... Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria. Integrates the hospital ...

Cook

Lafayette, IN · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

Overview Cook Full Time; Lafayette, Indiana Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette ... Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria. Integrates the hospital ...

Cook - Full Time

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Overview Cook Full-Time, Green Bay, WI Pay Range $20 - $23 (based on experience) Green Bay ... Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria. Integrates the hospital ...

The Hospital Cook will work in our hospital cafeteria, responsible for preparing meals to staff ... Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas * Monitor inventory and order ...

Hospital Cook Falls Church, VA Position Type: Part-Time Shift: 5:30am-2:00pm & 10:30a-7:00pm ... Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen, equipment, and food preparation areas. * Assist ...

Due to the nature of being a smaller Hospital, the Cook will also assist with other duties that help with the daily flow of our Kitchen such as food preparation for patients, visitors and employees ...

Cook

Akron, OH · On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

We are seeking a Cook to join our team of passionate patient caregivers! As a participating ... Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria. Integrates the hospital ...

Due to the nature of being a smaller Hospital, the Cook will also assist with other duties that help with the daily flow of our Kitchen such as food preparation for patients, visitors and employees ...

PRN Cook/Diet Aide

Greenwood, SC · On-site

$13.25 - $16/hr

PRN Cook/Dietary Aide Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Greenwood, South Carolina is a ... Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria. Integrates the hospital ...

Cook Part Time

Toledo, OH · On-site

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

Overview Cook Part Time; Toledo Ohio Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio in Toledo, Ohio is a ... Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria. Integrates the hospital ...

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Cook

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

University of Utah Health
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 13 days ago


University Of Utah rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 161 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position prepares a variety of food service items by following established hospital recipes and procedures. Incumbents may be given the responsibility to lead the activities of other cooks and perform advanced duties associated with the preparation and cooking of food products. The position is not responsible for providing patient care.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Hurry and apply today! Submit your application online, along with an updated resume.
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To be considered for this role, applicants must:
  • Please upload your most recent, updated resume that demonstrates a solid background in the qualifications required for this position.
  • Include complete work history and relevant experience
  • Ensure their experience clearly reflects the required qualifications
  • Be able to meet the schedule, hours, and work location listed for this position

Why join University of Utah Health?
  • Competitive pay
  • Healthcare benefits starting on day one
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • A work environment that values dedication, learning, and work-life balance
    Benefits Overview: https://employment.utah.edu/benefits/
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What Happens Next
Your application will be under review. If selected to move forward, your resume may be shared with hiring managers for further consideration. A text or email is sent to you once your resume has been shared with the hiring manager for review.
Please continue to check your email for updates from HR regarding your application status.
Upon selection, candidates must complete all required pre-employment requirements, including reference checks, a background check, drug screening, and required immunizations.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
  • Bakes, roasts, stews, fries, steam-cooks, or otherwise prepares food products for cooking by following instructions and standard hospital recipes.
  • Utilizes knowledge of cooking methods and preparation time requirements to ensure that adequate amounts of properly prepared foods are provided in a timely fashion.
  • Uses cooking knowledge and experience to adjust recipes for factors such as altitude, special diet orders, etc.
  • Adheres to manufacturer instructions and standard hospital kitchen procedures when operating machinery and equipment used in cooking including slicers, choppers, steamers, broilers, griddles, fryers, braziers, blenders, microwaves, etc.
  • Weighs cooking products, as required, ensuring proper portion delivery.
  • Cleans the work area, refrigerators, stoves, ovens, storeroom, and utensils in order to comply with hospital, county and state sanitation requirements.
  • Performs quality checks for taste and appearance of finished food products.
  • Uses department-specific computer software and daily menus to complete purchase and issue requisitions and to forecast cooking production for the cafeteria, catering, day care area, and patient needs.
  • Sets up and stocks area for food service delivery and assists in serving cooked items.
  • Orders, rotates, and maintains adequate stock levels required for cooking production by estimating needs according to the production schedule.
  • Assists in completing all aspects of cooking production to ensure that ordered items are delivered on time.
  • Assists with catering functions including food preparation, set-up, presentation and clean-up.
  • May develop, modify, or experiment with hospital recipes and cooking procedures to improve kitchen output or services.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
  • Demonstrated human relations, computer literacy, and effective communication skills.
  • Ability to organize and facilitate functions with minimal notice.
  • Knowledge of cost-control methods and prioritization for timely delivery and service.
  • Knowledge of operating heavy mechanized equipment including slicers, mixers, blenders, steam kettles, fryers, and choppers.
  • Ability to comply with departmental policies regarding attendance and evaluations.

Qualifications
Required
  • Two years of institutional cooking experience, or the equivalency.
Licenses Required
  • One of the following
    • Current Utah Food Handler Permit.
    • Current Food Protection Manager certification, accredited by ANSI.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
  • Previous food production experience in a health care setting.
  • Previous supervisory experience may be preferred for some positions.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
  • This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving equipment or objects. This position is subject to hot or cold temperatures and may be subject to hazards with equipment or cleaning chemicals.

Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

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The University of Utah is the state’s flagship institution of higher education, with 18 schools and colleges, more than 100 undergraduate majors and graduate programs, and an enrollment of more than 38,000 students. It is a member of the Association of American Universities—an invitation-only, prestigious group of 71 leading research institutions. The U is advancing a new national model for higher education that delivers societal impact through education, research, health care, and community service, while making social, economic, and cultural contributions that improve lives across Utah and around the world.

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Colleges, universities, and professional schools

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Salt Lake City, UT, US