Cook -Part Time (24 hours per week)

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is recognized as one of the nation’s top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. It is a premier academic medical center committed to excellence in patient care, research, and education. The hospital houses full-time academic faculty and community physicians from Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a dedicated house staff including residents, interns, fellows, and various medical professionals. Recognizing its outstanding nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This demonstrates its commitment to nursing excellence and patient-centered care.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is currently hiring for a part-time Cook position within the Nutrition and Food Service department. The role involves working approximately 24 hours per week and offers eligibility for a variety of benefits. This part-time position includes rotating weekends and holidays with flexible AM or PM shifts, catering to individuals who seek a dynamic and challenging environment in a healthcare setting. The pay ranges from $17.75 to $25.56 per hour based on job qualifications and relevant experience. One of the notable perks of the role is daily pay availability, which provides financial flexibility for employees.

The part-time cook will perform a variety of food service production tasks such as pre-preparation and preparation of both hot and cold foods for patient, retail, and catering operations. The role demands adherence to all dietary requirements, ensuring that food is prepared according to nutritional restrictions, allergens, modified textures, and other special dietary needs. The cook will also handle, store, and properly label foods according to regulatory standards and hospital protocols. Food safety, hygiene, and sanitation are of utmost importance in this role.

Daily responsibilities include cutting, chopping, slicing, dicing, pureeing, marinating, washing, peeling, and seeding fruits and vegetables, as well as weighing and measuring ingredients. The cook follows standardized recipes, employing various cooking techniques such as sautéing, broiling, braising, blanching, baking, grilling, deep-fat frying, and steaming using institutional kitchen equipment. Proper temperature control and food quality standards must be maintained at all times.

Working at Barnes-Jewish Hospital means being part of an institution that values collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being. Employees benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, learning and development opportunities, and flexible spending accounts. This makes Barnes-Jewish Hospital an exceptional workplace that supports both professional and personal growth.

This role does not require prior experience or supervisory experience, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals starting in the culinary field or seeking to apply their skills in a hospital nutrition environment. Preferred candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, less than two years of experience, and ServSafe Certification. Joining Barnes-Jewish Hospital as a part-time cook offers a chance to contribute to patient care and well-being through food service while enjoying a supportive and resource-rich workplace environment.