Cook

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team in Edgewood, KY. This role involves preparing meals for patients and staff while ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met. The ideal candidate will have experience in food service preparation and possess strong organizational and multitasking skills. Join a community-focused team committed to transforming healthcare through compassionate care and innovative treatments. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while honing your culinary skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in food service preparation.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Estimate servings and prepare raw ingredients using proper knife skills.
• Utilize basic cooking techniques to produce recipes and ensure food safety.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Knife Skills

Cooking Techniques

Food Safety Practices

Organization

Multi-tasking

Job description

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Job Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 30

Job Summary:

Prepares food for patients, staff, and catered meals in a safe and sanitary manner. Uses standardized recipes, proper portioning, and conducts frequent quality checks.

Demonstrates respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in all interactions with patients, families, visitors, and colleagues, regardless of cultural background.

Job Description:

The best culinary career is right here.

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Cook for our Edgewood, KY hospital.

Shift/Hours:

Full Time - 30 hours/week, 2nd Shift

Responsibilities:

1. Preparation: Estimate servings, obtain ingredients from storage, convert recipes, wash, peel, cut, and prepare raw ingredients. Use proper knife skills and set up stations to meet service times. Demonstrate organization and multi-tasking abilities.
2. Production: Utilize basic cooking techniques such as sautéing, grilling, baking, steaming, poaching, microwaving, etc., to produce recipes. Season and cook food according to recipes or experience, and determine doneness using tasting, timing, or internal temperature measurements.
3. Service: Read and prepare food orders accurately and timely. Portion, arrange, and garnish food properly. Support team production to meet service needs. Maintain professionalism during busy periods and emergencies.
4. Kitchen Safety: Monitor equipment for defects or misuse, report maintenance needs, and maintain equipment for safe use.
5. Food Safety: Monitor food temperatures, label, date, rotate, and store food according to policy. Handle ready-to-eat items with knowledge of safe service practices, considering cross-contamination, allergens, and time/temperature sensitivities.
6. Cleanliness: Keep work areas clean and sanitary, including equipment, storage, and surfaces.
7. Quality: Comply with all safety, sanitation, and security standards. Participate in performance improvement activities.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Minimum of 12 months experience in food service preparation.

Additional Information:

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Join us at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, a leading provider in Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana, and Greater Cincinnati. Be part of a community-focused team committed to transforming healthcare through innovative treatments and compassionate care.