Cook - Part Time (24 hours per week)

St. Louis, MO, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Benefits

Daily Pay

Benefits eligible

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Employee wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Rotating shifts

Job Description

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and one of the top-ranked hospitals nationally according to U.S. News & World Report. This prestigious medical center is renowned for its excellent patient care services and academic contributions led by faculty and community physicians associated with Washington University School of Medicine. The hospital is distinguished as a Magnet-certified institution by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, recognizing its outstanding nursing care quality. The environment at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is fast-paced and focuses greatly on patient-centered care, making it an ideal workplace for committed and compassionate healthcare professionals. It offers employees a collaborative atmosphere where they can grow professionally with access to top-notch medical advancements and innovative practices.

The Part-Time Cook position at Barnes-Jewish Hospital offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about cooking and serving nutritious meals to patients, staff, and visitors. The role involves preparing hot and cold food items in compliance with safety and dietary protocols, supporting patient health and satisfaction through tailored meal services. This part-time role requires availability for 24 hours a week with the flexibility to work both AM and PM shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays, which is essential in the healthcare food service environment. The position provides benefits eligibility and also offers daily pay, adding financial flexibility for employees. Part of the responsibilities includes working in a high-volume kitchen setting where efficiency and attention to detail in batch cooking are valuable. As Barnes-Jewish Hospital maintains strict food safety and quality standards, the cook will be instrumental in implementing these standards by following recipes, managing food storage, and adhering to allergen restrictions and special dietary needs for patients. Overall, this role not only demands culinary skills but also a commitment to food hygiene and a caring approach to patient well-being. This position is ideal for culinary professionals who want to contribute to the healthcare field by delivering high-quality meals that support recovery and comfort.

Job Requirements

Must be able to work 24 hours per week
Available to work rotating weekends and holidays
Ability to work AM and PM shifts
No previous experience required
High school diploma or GED preferred
Ability to handle high-volume cooking
Ability to follow food safety and sanitation regulations

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred
Ability to follow standardized recipes and food safety guidelines
Knowledge of various cooking techniques and food preparation methods
Understanding of dietary restrictions and nutritional needs
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain sanitation standards
Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
Experience in a similar food preparation role is a plus but not required

Job Duties

Preps and prepares food items by cutting, chopping, slicing, dicing, pureeing, marinating, etc.
Follows standardized recipes using various cooking techniques such as sautéing, broiling, braising, blanching, baking, grilling, deep fat frying, and steaming
Properly chills and stores foods following labeling, dating, food safety guidelines and rotation procedures
Ensures compliance of special dietary requirements, nutritional restrictions, allergens, modified textures and other special dietary needs
Cleans kitchen equipment, appliances, and work areas to maintain sanitation standards
Completes designated food safety quality control logs
Works in a high-volume kitchen setting efficiently managing batch cooking