A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
Cook I-Tipton Hospital Job Description Overview We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, service with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day. Why Join IU Health? As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer: 401(K) retirement savings with employer match Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!
SCHEDULE
One week: Sunday-Thursday 10:30am-6:30pm Next week: Monday-Thursday 10:30am-6:30pm Off every Friday •Every other weekend
WORK LOCATION
Tipton Hospital
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs supervised food preparation and production activities for patient meal service and cafeteria operations, including regular and therapeutic diets. Utilizes foundational cooking skills and basic food preparation techniques, operates kitchen equipment safely, and maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment in accordance with food safety standards. Works closely with the morning cook to support daily food production, replenish cafeteria food items during lunch service, and prepare selected menu items for the following day's cafeteria lunch service to ensure product availability and quality. Responsible for preparing patient meal items by following standardized recipes and production instructions provided on an iPad, while ensuring accuracy and consistency. Serves lunch and dinner meals to patients and contributes to the efficient delivery of high-quality food service operations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience is preferred. No experience is required. Prior food service experience is preferred. Requires the ability to operate kitchen equipment. Must be able to wear protective equipment/clothing required by the environment or government regulations such as gowns, gloves, goggles, rubber-soled closed-toe footwear, etc. Requires adherence to local health regulations and safety requirements to produce safe food for consumption. Requires the ability to climb ladders. Physical requirements to include reaching, standing for long periods of time, squatting, bending, carrying and/or lifting supplies and equipment weighing 35 lbs. or more, up to 80% of the time. We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.