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What they do
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.
$32,858 / year median in North Carolina
+4% projected growth
Job Description
COOK UNC
Health Southeastern
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FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Lumberton , NC Service and Trade Full time-Benefits , Day/Night with rotating weekends , 130P-7PM Posted 06/23/2026 Req # 17373 POSITION SUMMARY Prepare hot and cold foods using recipes, menu schedules, food safety and sanitation guidelines. Insure standards for appearance, temperature and palatability of foods are met. Utilize tools for forecasting food quantities for preparation for patient, cafeteria and special functions service. Maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work environment. Follow Organizational and Department Policies, AIDET and SRMC Standards of Behavior. EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required:
High school or equivalent. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and recipes. Ability to calculate simple math equations.
Preferred:
Two years food service cook experience. Preferred institutional food service experience. Apply Share Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn
COOK UNC
Health Southeastern
•
FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Lumberton , NC Service and Trade Full time-Benefits , Day/Night with rotating weekends , 130P-7PM Posted 06/23/2026 Req # 17373 POSITION SUMMARY Prepare hot and cold foods using recipes, menu schedules, food safety and sanitation guidelines. Insure standards for appearance, temperature and palatability of foods are met. Utilize tools for forecasting food quantities for preparation for patient, cafeteria and special functions service. Maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work environment. Follow Organizational and Department Policies, AIDET and SRMC Standards of Behavior. EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required:
High school or equivalent. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and recipes. Ability to calculate simple math equations.
Preferred:
Two years food service cook experience. Preferred institutional food service experience. Apply Share Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn
COOK UNC
Health Southeastern
•
FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Lumberton , NC Service and Trade Full time-Benefits , Day/Night with rotating weekends , 130P-7PM Posted 06/23/2026 Req # 17373 POSITION SUMMARY Prepare hot and cold foods using recipes, menu schedules, food safety and sanitation guidelines. Insure standards for appearance, temperature and palatability of foods are met. Utilize tools for forecasting food quantities for preparation for patient, cafeteria and special functions service. Maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work environment. Follow Organizational and Department Policies, AIDET and SRMC Standards of Behavior. EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required:
High school or equivalent. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and recipes. Ability to calculate simple math equations.
Preferred:
Two years food service cook experience. Preferred institutional food service experience. Apply Share Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn UNC Health Southeastern
•
FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Lumberton , NC Service and Trade Full time-Benefits , Day/Night with rotating weekends , 130P-7PM Posted 06/23/2026 Req # 17373 POSITION SUMMARY Prepare hot and cold foods using recipes, menu schedules, food safety and sanitation guidelines. Insure standards for appearance, temperature and palatability of foods are met. Utilize tools for forecasting food quantities for preparation for patient, cafeteria and special functions service. Maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work environment. Follow Organizational and Department Policies, AIDET and SRMC Standards of Behavior. EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required:
High school or equivalent. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and recipes. Ability to calculate simple math equations.
Preferred:
Two years food service cook experience. Preferred institutional food service experience.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance