Cook II - Food & Nutrition Services

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. The center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation, and outpatient health services to a 29-county region.

About the role

This position is responsible for the preparation, assembly, and serving of food products to customers. Food preparation includes, but is not limited to: meats, vegetables, soups, bakery items, desserts, and appetizers for patient, retail, and catering areas. The role involves serving as a specialty cook, preparing specialty food according to standardized recipes and specific methods to create high-quality products. Additionally, the position includes short order/grill cooking duties to prepare food items per customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, and serve food products for patients, retail, and catering areas.
• Prepare specialty food items according to standardized recipes and specific cooking methods.
• Perform short order/grill cooking duties to meet customer specifications.
• Work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Maintain a positive attitude while functioning under pressure.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English (Bilingual in Spanish is preferred).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a positive attitude.
• Basic culinary skills appropriate for the position.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow standardized recipes.
• Good working knowledge of food preparation.
• Experience with institutional kitchen equipment and large-volume food preparation.
• Positive and upbeat personality with excellent customer service skills.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a hospital setting is required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 6 hours).
• Requires agility, dexterity, and long periods of walking (up to 6 hours).
• Must be able to bend, carry, or lift supplies and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.

Schedule

• Full time with benefits - 40 hours per week.
• Day shift: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM.
• Rotating weekends and holidays.