Food Service Programs

Kitchen Cook

A kitchen cook is an entry-level kitchen position. This person will gain valuable experience that, in time, will prepare him or her to advance to the line cook position. A kitchen cook’s role is to prioritize a prep list and efficiently prepare products for the line by following written recipes within a varying time frame. The kitchen cook must adhere to safety and sanitation procedures and processes at all times throughout the cooking process, including keeping accurate prep records. Kitchen cooks must be self-directed and self-motivated individuals who can work quickly and efficiently to fulfill the needs of the line.

*The Kitchen Cook training program takes place within the kitchen of IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. Students in this training program are required to obtain vaccinations required by IU Health.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares food in the kitchen
• Cleans, cuts, mixes, blends, chops, dices, slices and prepares food for final cooking
• Basic food handling and culinary skills
• Must maintain hygienic behavior compliant with food service safety standards
• Must use a computer occasionally to check food orders
• Read recipes to prepare food
• Utilize various kitchen equipment for food preparation (scale, large mixer, measuring cups, microwave, stove, oven, etc.)
• Label and store food based on shelf life
• Utilizes a prep list to determine which foods need to be prepared first based on cook time and need of item

Program Tuition & Fees

EGTI Muncie

2026 Kitchen Cook (Healthcare) – 12 Weeks
Tuition	$13,550
Room & Board with Student Roommate	$6,600
Community and Living Support	$2,010
Materials & Uniform	$450
Total Program Cost with Student Roommate	$22,610
Total Program Cost Commuter	$14,000
*Additional Cost for Single Room	$4,800

EGTI Indianapolis Location

EGTI Indy: 2026 Kitchen Cook (Healthcare) – 10 Weeks
Tuition	$10,450
Materials & Uniform	$450
Parking (if the student will be driving)	$218
Total Program Cost	$10,900