Cook I - Mount Carmel East - full time

Mount Carmel Health System, a distinguished member of Trinity Health, has been a transformative healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Serving over 1.3 million patients annually, Mount Carmel operates five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient and surgery centers, urgent care facilities, primary and specialty physician offices, and extensive community outreach programs. The system boasts a comprehensive education wing through the Mount Carmel College of Nursing, which offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral nursing programs. Known for its commitment to compassionate, person-centered care, Mount Carmel is also recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America’s Best State Employers, reflecting its dedication to employee satisfaction and workplace excellence.

Mount Carmel is actively seeking a skilled Culinary Professional to join their team full-time, working rotating shifts with casual hours. This role is crucial within the hospital’s food service operations, which prioritize the safe production of high-quality meals to meet dietary and patient satisfaction standards. Culinary professionals at Mount Carmel are entrusted with preparing and cooking food products according to established recipes, guidelines, and systems while maintaining a clean, sanitized, and organized work environment. This position involves frequent communication with supervisors and team members to ensure efficient workflow and a supportive team atmosphere.

The culinary role involves preparation of batch, large quantity, and short order cooking, which demands efficiency, adherence to sanitation standards, and dedication to customer satisfaction. The culinary professional will review menus and special orders daily, coordinate production schedules, and ensure food is prepared in the correct quantities and delivered on time. The role emphasizes strict compliance with safety standards for food storage, handling, and preparation while also actively maintaining cleanliness using proper chemical and sanitation practices.

This position requires a high school graduate or equivalent with at least one year of experience in commercial food production or relevant hospital or large institutional kitchen environments. Food handlers' certification must be attained within six months of employment. Basic math skills and proficiency in English—both verbal and written—are important for success. The culinary professional must also demonstrate effective communication and customer service skills, contributing to a positive work environment and excellent patient and customer satisfaction.

Mount Carmel offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package effective from day one, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings account with employer match, generous paid time off, and employee recognition programs. There are also excellent professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement and the potential for 100% tuition coverage for RN to BSN programs at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing. Additional benefits include relocation assistance, a referral rewards program, and access to DailyPay, allowing eligible employees to access their earned wages daily.

Joining Mount Carmel means becoming part of an organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where every colleague’s unique perspectives and talents are respected. Employees are encouraged to join diversity and inclusion colleague resource groups as part of the broader mission to provide compassionate care through a collaborative team approach. Mount Carmel is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring employees without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. This role provides a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a healthcare system that truly cares for all patients and employees by creating nourishing, safe food experiences that enhance the healing environment.