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
| 2025 Kitchen Cook (Healthcare) – 12 Weeks | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,550 |
| Room and Board with Student Roommate | $6,600 |
| Room and Board Single Room | $11,400 |
| Community and Living Support | $2,010 |
| Internship Uniform | $80 |
| Materials Fee | $250 |
| Total Program Cost with Student Roommate * All attempts will be made to assign a roommate if desired. If one can’t be secured, the single rate will apply. | $22,490 |
| Total Program Cost Single Room | $27,290 |
| Total Program Cost Commuter | $13,880 |