Cook

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Hyden (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Kentucky is seeking a Cook who will prepare and store foods safely for patient meals, cafeteria, and catering services. The role emphasizes sanitary practice and efficiency in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include meal prep for patients, staff, and visitors; maintaining inventory and food quality; assisting with trays, labeling leftovers, operating kitchen equipment, and supporting dietary services.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to perform simple arithmetic and measurements.
• Ability to prepare food per recipes and dietary requirements.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced hospital food service.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in prep areas.
• Cooperate with patients, staff and healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals, snacks, and supplements in a safe and sanitary manner for hospital patients, staff personnel and visitors.
• Maintains an adequate quantity of the food prepared for the cafeteria and the patients in the highest quality.
• Plan and organizes pre-preparation activities including obtaining necessary supplies and equipment and placement in the correct location for pre-storage.
• Replenishes cafeteria food items as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of patient meal trays.
• Preserves and stores left over foods with the appropriate labels and dates.
• Operates and cleans cooking utensils and equipment and maintains preparation area in a safe and sanitary manner.
• May assist in requisition and inventory of food items and ingredients.
• Assists in storage of all Dietetic Services food service items.
• May assist in vending duties and obtaining monies from vending machines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading and writing

Arithmetic

Food safety

Sanitation

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

The Cook is responsible for the preparation and storage of all foods in a safe, sanitary and efficient manner as required for direct patient care and for cafeteria and catering services.

The Cook is responsible for the preparation and storage of all foods in a safe, sanitary and efficient manner as required for direct patient care and for cafeteria and catering services.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals, snacks, and supplements in a safe and sanitary manner for hospital patients, staff personnel and visitors.


• Maintains an adequate quantity of the food prepared for the cafeteria and the patients in the highest quality.


• Plan and organizes pre-preparation activities including obtaining necessary supplies and equipment and placement in the correct location for pre-storage.


• Replenishes cafeteria food items as needed.


• Assists in the preparation of patient meal trays.


• Preserves and stores left over foods with the appropriate labels and dates.


• Operates and cleans cooking utensils and equipment and maintains preparation area in a safe and sanitary manner.


• May assist in requisition and inventory of food items and ingredients.


• Assists in storage of all Dietetic Services food service items.


• May assist in vending duties and obtaining monies from vending machines.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Experience

• One (1) year of experience in quantity food preparation required; OR


• One (1) year of on-the-job upgraded experience required to attain proficiency in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.


• Must be able to make simple arithmetic calculations and computations.


• Ability to prepare food in accordance with recipes, dietary requirements, and food safety standards.


• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced food service environment.


• Ability to maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards in food preparation areas.


• Ability to work cooperatively with patients, residents, visitors, and healthcare team members.

Licenses & Certifications

• Must obtain a valid Food Handler's Permit for the appropriate county.


• Food Handler's Permit requires successful completion of a written examination.