About this role
Purpose:
Responsible for the preparation and service of high quality, nutritionally-appropriate foods that are satisfying to the guest. Observes safe food handling procedures and maintains sanitation of work area and equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Complete in-advance preparation requirement for next day of service.
- Produce high quality hot food products according to standardized recipes and production sheet volume requirements.
- Prepare all foods within designated timeframes; monitor food usage throughout service to ensure volume needs are met.
- Adhere to departmental safe food handling procedures at all times.
- Maintain an inspection-ready work area on a consistent basis.
- Adhere to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information related to the proper and safe use of chemicals in the workplace. Store chemicals and cleaning supplies away from food production areas.
- Uses and maintains equipment according to manufacturer and department guidelines; follows all safety procedures.
- Provide a courteous and helpful customer service attitude on a daily basis.
- Chill, store, and record all prepared and leftover food in accordance to health department guidelines; maintain temperature cooling log documentation.
This position requires Rotating Shifts: 5 a.m. -1:30 p.m., 7 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., and/or 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
HS Diploma/GED OR 1 YR previous job experience required in lieu of HS Diploma/GED
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 34
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$19.40–$30.14 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
Your recruiter
Jamie Park
Nurse Recruiter — Pittsburgh Metro
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Hot Cook — Pittsburgh, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Hot Cook at Pepper Health, Pittsburgh. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply. Start with just your email.
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# Hot Cook
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nutrition, Dietetic & Food Svc
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health Presbyterian
- Pay: $19.40–$30.14 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-17T10:30:17.74Z
## Description
**Purpose:**
Responsible for the preparation and service of high quality, nutritionally-appropriate foods that are satisfying to the guest. Observes safe food handling procedures and maintains sanitation of work area and equipment.
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Rotating
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
Director of Nursing
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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