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St. Luke's Health System
Cook 1
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Job Description
General Information Department Food and Nutrition Meridian Hospital Grnd Job
ID 158618
City Meridian State ID Category Food Services Description & Requirements Kickstart Your Healthcare Career at St. Luke's St. Luke's Health System is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team in Boise or Meridian . This is more than a job—it is your entry point into a meaningful career that directly impacts lives. At St. Luke's, our entry-level positions provide foundational experience, hands-on skill development, and a supportive environment. Vital operations—including patient nutrition, environmental stability, and hospital logistics—sustain our care network. We provide the tools, competitive benefits, and tuition assistance you need to grow, while you choose your ultimate career journey. The Cook 1, under direct supervision, prepares food in accordance with culinary techniques, standardized recipes and quantities.- Prepares and cooks foods according to recipe standards utilizing basic culinary techniques. Prepares food ensuring that strict safety standards are followed.
- Determines food quantities and requirements needed and plans maximum utilization of ingredients, food and leftovers.
- Plans, pulls and preps ingredients as needed.
- Adheres to all food hygiene and health and safety requirements in order to meet regulatory and company standards.
- May order and stock inventory for the department.
- Resolves routine questions, issues and problems; refers more complex issues to higher levels.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Bring your motivation. Bring your focus. Bring your potential. Apply at St. Luke's Today! What's In It For You At St. Luke's, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission
- and this includes our own SLHS team.
- Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.
Benefits
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance
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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.
$30,480 / year median in Mississippi
-7% projected decline