Under general supervision and according to established procedures and standards, prepares, seasons, and cooks food items for hospital patients, employees, and visitors. Performs all duties in a cost-effective manner in accordance with safety and sanitation standards. The level of knowledge ordinarily acquired through the completion of high school with basic courses/skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. Three to six months experience as a cook in an institutional setting (e.g. hospital, school, restaurant, hotel, etc.).