Cook

Baptist Health; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity leave

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

PTO sell back

PTO donation

Employee support fund

Retirement match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Corbin, KY seeks a Cook I for full-time 1st shift to support Care Cuisine patient meals, cafeteria and events. You will prepare and present meals, ensure portions, temperatures, and dietary needs are met, and maintain sanitation and safe food handling.

No formal education is required; a HS diploma or GED preferred. Training will cover equipment use and adherence to hospital policies, with opportunities to assist training of new staff and contribute to patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• No minimum education or prior experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• One to three months of related experience preferred.
• Food Handler Card or ServSafe certification preferred.
• No professional license or additional certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meals for patients, cafeteria customers, and special events using standardized recipes.
• Ensures proper food portions, quality, temperature, and compliance with patient dietary requirements.
• Maintains food safety and sanitation standards, including proper storage, labeling, dating, and rotation.
• Safely operates kitchen equipment and maintains clean, organized food preparation and storage areas.
• Monitors food supplies, replenishes items, and prepares food for upcoming meal services.
• Follows hospital policies, infection control procedures, and workplace safety guidelines.
• Assists with training and orientation of new employees and supports daily food service operations.

Skills

Food prep

Food safety

Meal service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Cook I

Full Time/1stShift

Food Service | Corbin, Ky

Baptist HealthHospital Food Service Unit plays a vital role in providing nutritious and well-balanced meals for patients, visitors, and staff.Our patient meal program,Care Cuisine, is designed to provide nutritious, high-quality meals that support healing and enhance the overall patient experience. More than just preparing food, theCare Cuisineteam works closely to ensure each patient receives meals that meet their dietary needs, personal preferences, and physician-ordered restrictions. By combining excellent customer service with attention to detail,Care Cuisinehelps patients feel cared for and comfortable during their hospital stay, contributing to both their recovery and satisfaction The unit also manages the cafeteria and catering services for hospital events, offering a variety of menu options for staff and visitors. The team consists of skilled chefs, dietitians, and food service workers who work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure that the nutritional needs of patients are met to support their recovery and overall well-being.

Cooks, prepares, presents, and serves food items. Ensures that food is prepared in a manner, which is nutritious, safe, properly flavored and in compliance with sanitation and safety requirements, and accrediting agency standards for quality.

Job Description:

• Prepares and cooks meals for patients, cafeteria customers, and special events using standardized recipes.

• Ensures proper food portions, quality, temperature, and compliance with patient dietary requirements.

• Maintains food safety and sanitation standards, including proper storage, labeling, dating, and rotation.

• Safely operates kitchen equipment and maintains clean, organized food preparation and storage areas.

• Monitors food supplies, replenishes items, and prepares food for upcoming meal services.

• Follows hospital policies, infection control procedures, and workplace safety guidelines.

• Assists with training and orientation of new employees and supports daily food service operations.

Requirements:

• No minimum education or prior experience required.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• One to three months of related experience preferred.

• Food Handler Card or ServSafe certification preferred.

• No professional license or additional certification required.

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

• PTO Sell Back Program

• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

• Retirement with Company Match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.