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Cook Intern

CompanyIntermountain Health
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Performs a variety of food production duties including preparing meals for patients, catering, and retail outlets while maintaining sanitary standards. Communicates with chefs and leadership regarding assignments and assists with procedural documentation.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$17 - $22
Company Size
35604
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services.  With more than 68,000 caregivers on a mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is committed to improving community health, and is widely recognized as a leader in transforming healthcare. We strive to be a model health system by taking full clinical and financial accountability for the health of more people, partnering to proactively keep people well, and coordinating and providing the best possible care. At Intermountain, every caregiver helps us fulfill our mission of helping people live the healthiest lives possible. Interested in joining our team? Check out our career website and apply today at https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/.
About the Role

Job Description:

Performs a variety of food production duties under general supervision.

Position Details

  • Full Time, 40 hours per week

  • Pay Rate: Based on Experience ($17.25 - $22.43)

  • Availability Needed: Sunday-Saturday for variable 8 hour work shifts

  • Shift Assignments: Monday-Friday 5:30am-2:30pm or 1pm-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 5:30am-2:30pm

Job Essentials

  • Understands work flow, prioritizes, uses timelines, understands deadlines

  • Follows recipes and/or instructions in the preparation of food items

  • Appropriately utilizes commercial cooking equipment

  • Understands and prepares modified diets using appropriate techniques

  • Follows HACCP food safety standards

  • Maintains an organized and sanitary working environment

  • Maintains proper quantities of production with appropriate rotation of product

  • Safe food handling techniques are handled in all applications

  • Interacts with customers in any venue-catering, retail outlets or patient care

  • May prepare: bulk food items, large scale production, line cook or complete assembly of specialty meals and catered items

  • May be required to stock, use automatic and manual ware-washing machines

  • Properly communicate with chefs/leadership regarding any written assignments required by their school or Intermountain Healthcare as their host site.

  • May be asked to create or complete procedural documents such as prep lists and order guides.

  • May be asked to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Student should make site aware of any issues regarding availability prior to acceptance as an intern/extern.

  • May be asked to travel away from their initial facility to assist with caterings or needs of the organization.

  • Interact with patients and co-workers requiring the employee to verbally communicate information, as well as understand spoken information.

  • Keeps Onsite chef informed as to needs per program requirement fulfilment so that the chef can support as needed.

Skills

  • Food Handling

  • Food Safety and Sanitation

  • Food Production

  • Follows Instructions

  • Recipes – ability to understand and execute

  • Reading

  • Organizing

  • Communication

Minimum Requirements

  • Currently in the process of completing culinary arts certificate or culinary arts degree; Utilizing this intern/externship toward the completion of their degree and or certificate

  • Food Handler's Permit or ServSafe as required by county.

  • Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.

  • Demonstrated customer service skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Demonstrated ability to follow instructions

Physical Requirements

  • Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.

  • Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.

  • Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.

  • Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items up to 50 pounds.

  • Remain standing for long periods of time to perform work during 8 hour shifts.

  • Tolerate extremes in temperature such as performing work at a grill or in a refrigerator and tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Location:

Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$17.25 - $22.43

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.

All positions subject to close without notice.

Key Skills
Food handlingFood safetySanitationFood productionRecipe executionCommunicationOrganizationCustomer serviceTeamworkHACCP standardsCommercial cooking equipmentModified diet preparation
Categories
Food & BeverageHealthcareHospitality
Benefits
Tuition coverageWellness programsHealth benefits
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