Cook - $17.94 to $25.25 per HOUR

NC Health, operating under the entity UNC REX Healthcare, is a respected healthcare organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the diverse communities it serves. As a subsidiary of the UNC Health Care System, NC Health brings together over 40,000 teammates who are united by a mission to provide outstanding healthcare services. The organization is known for fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that values diversity and ensures equitable opportunities for all employees. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, UNC REX Healthcare specializes in providing a wide array of healthcare services aimed at delivering superior patient care and promoting community health. The company is committed to supporting its employees through various accommodations and promoting a culture of respect and inclusion. The work environment is onsite with a standard full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, primarily day shifts. NC Health offers competitive pay, with hourly rates ranging from $17.94 to $25.25 depending on experience and internal equity factors. Employment within NC Health is not considered a state position, but rather as part of a private, fully-owned healthcare subsidiary. The role of Cook within UNC REX Healthcare's Rex RCCC Dietary unit is pivotal in supporting the institution's healthcare mission through food preparation and kitchen management. This full-time position focuses on preparing and cooking meals according to set recipes and dietary requirements, ensuring high-quality food standards. The Cook is responsible for not only following culinary standards but also maintaining sanitary conditions in the cooking area, operating production kitchen equipment, and assisting in food quality testing and recipe standardization. They prepare a variety of meals, including pastries, desserts, soups, salads, and special event foods, catering to regular as well as modified and calculated diet plans using precise weighing and measuring techniques. One of the key aspects of this job is to handle quantity cooking efficiently while maintaining the nutritional and aesthetic presentation of food. The Cook collaborates closely with other kitchen staff to assure completion of duties in a timely and coordinated manner. This position requires a minimum of one year of professional cooking experience or an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts as an alternative qualification, with no additional licensure or certification needed. The role is integral to the healthcare setting, impacting patients and staff by promoting healthful and safe food consumption practices within the healthcare facility. This job not only offers candidates an opportunity to apply and advance their culinary skills but also to contribute meaningfully to patient care and satisfaction through quality meal preparation.

• None required for education
• No licensure or certification required
• One year of experience in cooking food in quantity lots or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts removes experience requirement
• Ability to work onsite full time
• Availability for day shift schedule