Cook

Cumberland Hall Hospital; Hopkinsville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Loan forgiveness

Paid time off

Medical and dental plans

401K with match

SoFi loan refinancing

Tuition savings

Career development

Pet insurance

Job summary

Cumberland Hall Hospital in Hopkinsville, KY, is seeking an evening Cook to support inpatient nutrition with meal preparation and safe food handling.

You will follow recipes, manage portioning, keep a clean kitchen, and ensure temperatures meet safety standards while respecting confidentiality and service excellence. This is a 97-bed facility focused on compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Prior experience in related food service position preferred.
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food by following recipes and special diet orders, ensuring correct portions and safe food temperatures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Monitor and report safety hazards to maintain a secure environment for staff and patients.
• Follow confidentiality policies and demonstrate Service Excellence Standards at all times.

Skills

Meal preparation

Safety compliance

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

Cook Opportunity - Evening Shift (10:30AM - 7:00 PM)

Cumberland Hall Hospital is a 97 bed, licensed, acute psychiatric hospital located in beautiful Hopkinsville, KY. Cumberland Hall features individual units for youth, adults and active-duty military, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 1500 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Cumberland Hall Hospital.

Website: https://cumberlandhallhospital.com/

Join our team as Cook and make a meaningful impact by preparing meals that support the health and overall wellbeing of our patients.

Job Duties to include:

• Prepare and serve food by following recipes and special diet orders, ensuring correct portions and safe food temperatures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Monitor and report safety hazards to maintain a secure environment for staff and patients.
• Follow confidentiality policies and demonstrate Service Excellence Standards at all times.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Retention Bonus Program
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Prior experience in related food service position preferred.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of kitchen equipment, ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

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