Prep Cook - Healthcare Setting

The Staff Pad is partnering with a healthcare organization to hire a Prep Cook to support daily food preparation in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality meals while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards.

• Prepare and handle food in accordance with food safety and sanitation guidelines
  
• Follow standardized recipes, portion controls, and production sheets
  
• Assist with forecasting food quantities based on menu and census needs
  
• Perform basic cooking techniques (chopping, dicing, roasting, grilling, steaming, etc.)
  
• Weigh and measure ingredients accurately to ensure consistency
  
• Maintain clean and organized workstations, including proper food labeling and storage
  
• Monitor food quality and participate in daily production and quality control processes
  
• Assist with inventory, reporting low stock, and supporting ingredient ordering
  
• Provide support with dishwashing and kitchen coverage as needed
  
• Follow all safety protocols and report equipment or workplace concerns
  

• Stable, mission-driven healthcare environment
  
• Opportunity to support patient care through quality meal preparation
  
• Team-oriented kitchen with a focus on consistency and service
  

• 1+ year of food preparation or kitchen experience required
  
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and basic cooking techniques
  
• Ability to follow recipes and perform basic math for measurements and portions
  
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment
  
• Healthcare or institutional food service experience preferred
  

• High School Diploma or GED preferred