Lead Cook

Franciscan Health Indianapolis Orthopedic Hospital10777 Illinois St Carmel, Indiana 46032

Franciscan Health is seeking a dependable, motivated, and experienced Lead Cook to support daily Nutrition Services operations at our Carmel location. This hands-on leadership position requires pride in food quality, teamwork, operational excellence, and customer service. The ideal candidate takes initiative, communicates effectively, and helps maintain a positive and accountable workplace. You will prepare and cook high-quality food for patients, staff, special events, and visitors.

WHO WE ARE

Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• This schedule for this role is 11A-730P, but hours may be adjusted. You would be required to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Ensure culinary production and quality including preparing high-quality meals and baked goods for patients, staff, and visitors.
• You will follow standardized recipes, portion controls, and presentation standards and ensure food is prepared and served safely, accurately, and on time.
• Maintain consistent food quality across patient services and retail operations.
• As part of team leadership and accountability, you will coordinate and participate in team meetings and provide daily direction/guidance to cooks and food service associates.
• Effectively communicate performance concerns and improvement opportunities to management.
• Maintain food safety documentation, temperature logs, sanitation standards, and cleaning schedules.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred High School Diploma/GED
• Required minimum of two years of institutional cooking experience
• 1 year Food Service and/or Cooking experience Preferred
• Preferred Food Handler Certification (ServSafe) in Indiana

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.