3rd Shift Cook & Prep Specialist — Tuition & PTO

Baptist Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan Match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a dedicated Cook for full-time 3rd shift to prepare and present nutritious meals for patients and staff. You will follow standardized recipes, help with labeling and rotation, and ensure food safety and sanitation compliance.

You will collaborate with the Food Service Supervisor to meet production goals, maintain clean work areas, and support timely service. Prior experience is preferred, and a HS diploma or GED is required; benefits include tuition

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 months of experience in food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares various entrees, vegetables, sandwiches, and other menu items using standardized recipes.
• Assists in proper labeling, dating, and rotation of product in dry storage, coolers and freezers. Assists in maintaining organized storage of dry goods, refrigerated and frozen products.
• Replenishes food items as needed and prepares needed foods for next day's production.
• Communicates and coordinates daily with Food Service Supervisor/ Manager on strategies to accomplish production and maintain quality standards.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment by cleaning and sanitizing food service area and equipment after use and following routine cleaning schedule.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a dedicated Cook for full-time 3rd shift to prepare and present nutritious meals for patients and staff. You will follow standardized recipes, help with labeling and rotation, and ensure food safety and sanitation compliance.

You will collaborate with the Food Service Supervisor to meet production goals, maintain clean work areas, and support timely service. Prior experience is preferred, and a HS diploma or GED is required; benefits include tuition