Cook

At Sycamore Springs, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In this role, you will support the staff and our patients in our facilities, contributing to a healthier future for the communities we serve.

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full‑time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And more...

Sycamore Springs is a 48‑bed hospital located in Lafayette, IN and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities.

The cook prepares, seasons, and cooks food for hospital patients, staff, and visitors, and also acts as a lead in the department. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and adhering to food safety requirements.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Prior food service or customer service experience with cooking experience preferred
• Prior healthcare experience preferred but not required
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

• Ensures meals are ready at specified times and tests foods being cooked to ensure proper seasoning
• Consults with the Registered Dietitian on modified diets as necessary
• Supervises Nutritional Services workers when washing, trimming or preparing food
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to approved recipes, using blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, etc.
• Makes sauces, soups, stews, casseroles, and desserts meeting established dietary guidelines
• Cooks meat, fish, and poultry in a variety of ways such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming
• Maintains kitchen in a clean, neat and organized manner and adheres to all infection control policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Sycamore Springs is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Employers are required to comply with all applicable laws. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Entry level

Part‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Hospitals and Health Care