Job Overview
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Date Posted
July 16, 2026
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Job Description
Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner for patients and staff per dietary guidelines daily.
Cook – Per Diem
Salary Range $22.00 – $22.00 Hourly Position Type Per Diem Job Shift Any Education Level None
Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A COOK – PER DIEM!
Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?
The Cook – Per Diem is responsible for the preparation and service of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for patients and facility staff according to the approved menu cycle and production sheets.
- Open the kitchen and ensure organization of daily events.
- Comply with facility and departmental policies and procedures regarding food services offered.
- Follow menus and recipes as provided by the Dietary Manager and Dietician.
- Prepare meals and beverages according to menu cycle and daily production sheet, providing attention to attractive and tasteful meals.
- Accurately prepare food for modified diets, consulting with Dietician as required.
- Complete and prepare meals in a timely manner as prescribed by posted meal times.
Your Experience Matters What we're looking for:
- Experience: Must have at least two (2) years experience in quantity cooking, a basic knowledge of modified diets; training in food service sanitation and possession of food service food handler's permit as required; experience utilizing industrial kitchen equipment and utensils; and some prior kitchen supervisory experience helpful.
Your Care Matters What we provide for our team:
- Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
What sets us apart?
- Career & training development opportunities
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Engaged management team dedicated to your success
- A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our north star and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations
Disclaimer: Select benefits are available to full-time positions only. Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Hospital for Behavioral Medicine.
Compensation:
This is a per diem role and the expected compensation for this role is $22.00 hourly. We're eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Cook – Per Diem!
Prepare meals and beverages according to menus and production sheets, Open the kitchen and organize daily events, Comply with facility and departmental policies and procedures regarding food services, Follow menus and recipes as provided by the Dietary Manager and Dietician, Prepare meals for modified diets and consult with Dietician as required