Cook - Nutrition Services

Cook - Nutrition Services

Cook - Nutrition Services at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka, CA. This position is Per Diem and will work 8-hour, Variable shifts.

Under the supervision of the Manager of Nutrition Services and/or the Department Supervisor, the cook, both A.M. and P.M. positions, prepares all hot food for patients, coffee shop, and catering using primarily scratch cooking methods. Uses institutional cooking equipment such as stoves, steamer, slicer, food processor, mixer, etc. Uses standardized recipes and pre-established portion control guidelines. Dishes up food on patient trayline. Cleans cooking area, including all equipment.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they're invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Eureka and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualification:

• National Food Handler Card - State County City Authority within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualification:

• Food production and cooking experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka is recognized in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in 8 types of care. We are also very proud to be awarded The Blue Cross Blue Shield's Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care and Knee/Hip Replacement. We have also been accredited for quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in health care delivery by the Joint Commission, the nation's largest not-for-profit health care regulating organization.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more.