Cook

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cook, you will be essential to patient, staff, and visitor well‑being by preparing high-quality, safe, and delicious meals, including those for multiple therapeutic diets. You will meticulously adhere to all state and federal food preparation regulations in a healthcare environment.

Every day you will follow safe cooking techniques, execute recipes with precision, and apply rigorous quality control to ensure consistent food quality and adherence.

To be successful in this role, you will possess proven experience in high‑volume food preparation, a strong understanding of food safety and therapeutic diets, and a commitment to culinary excellence within a fast‑paced setting.

• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.
• Follows healthcare food service industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross‑contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.

• One (1) year of Food Service Experience

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire
• Cooking Experience
• Combination of education and experience

CHI Memorial, a member of Common Spirit, is an award‑winning, not‑for‑profit, faith‑based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Health grades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee.

We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

$16.00 - $21.08 /hour

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitals and Health Care