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Hospital Cook

ThedaCare · Neenah, WI · Part time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What kind of cooking experience do you have, especially in large batches?

What they are checking: Whether they can cook in volume, which is very different from cooking for a family or small restaurant.

Tell me about a time you followed a recipe exactly even when you thought another way would be faster.

What they are checking: Whether they follow standardized recipes, which keep nutrition and diet orders accurate.

Why do you want to cook in a hospital in Neenah rather than a restaurant?

What they are checking: Whether they understand and value the purpose of feeding patients, which predicts care in their work.

What would you do

You're running behind and tray line is about to start. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay calm, prioritize and communicate so patients still get meals on time.

A coworker isn't following food safety rules. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up about safety even when it's uncomfortable.

About the work

How do you prepare food for a patient with a special diet, like low-sodium or diabetic?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that diets in a hospital are part of medical care, not preferences.

A tray ticket shows a food allergy. How do you make sure the patient is safe?

What they are checking: Whether they prevent cross-contact carefully, since an allergy mistake can be life-threatening.

What temperatures do you watch when cooking, holding and cooling food?

What they are checking: Whether they know food safety basics that protect patients with weak immune systems.

How do you keep your station clean and organized during a busy shift?

What they are checking: Whether they clean as they go, which prevents contamination and accidents.

How do you handle food for texture-modified diets like pureed or minced?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that wrong textures can cause choking in patients with swallowing problems.

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The full job description

As published by ThedaCare.

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits , with a whole-person approach to wellness – • Lifestyle Engagement • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support • Access & Affordability • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The Cook prepares food according to the menu and food production needs of the department. Prepares individual servings and/or quantity production for patients/residents, cafeteria/retail areas, catering events, and other areas where food is needed. Follows production sheets and recipes to ensure quality and quantity standards are met. Follows department standards for safe food handling, storage, and sanitation. SHIFT: 10:30 am - 7:00 pm, every other weekend, two holiday's per year Job Description: Schedule: • 10:30a-7p • Every other weekend required • 3 holidays per year required KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Gathers and prepares ingredients to use in cooking and sets up work station. Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe. • Cooks food using proper cooking technique to ensure desired quality standards for portion size, taste, appearance, and temperature. Displays and serves food according to standards, meeting service deadlines. Taste tests recipes to ensure quality standards are met. • Follows standards for safe food handling, storage, and sanitation. Maintains accurate temperature logs per department standards. Correctly labels and dates all food produced. • Reviews and follows production sheets and recipes. Collaborates with team to improve food quality and food production to control food waste. • If scheduled for café production, efficiently prepares food to recipe standards and established steps of service, while maintaining friendly interaction with customers. Ensures food is at correct temperature and attractively displayed. • Rotates inventory of food items to ensure freshness, quality, and food storage standards are maintained. Communicates inventory purchasing needs to the appropriate person. • Follows established food handling procedures, monitors temperature of food and equipment, etc., to ensure food safety and infection control practices are met. • Uses necessary equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. • Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains an organized work area. • Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma or GED preferred • One year of experience in food production or an equivalent combination of education and experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance • Job classification is not exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing normal job duties. WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Normally works in climate controlled environment, however will be exposed to heat and humidity from cooking equipment, and cold while in walk in coolers and freezers • Frequent standing with movement throughout work area • Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock • Occasional high noise level in work environment • Possible exposure to hazardous materials • Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers. Position requires compliance with department specific competencies. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Scheduled FTE: 0.5 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - Neenah,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Variable

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