Cook

BHS; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Ins.

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 per

Maternity/Paternity Leave

PTO after hire

Bereavement Leave (pets)

PTO Sell Back Program

Compassionate Leave Sharing Program

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health Lexington is seeking a Cook II to prepare high-quality meals for patient dining, cafeteria, and catering in a hospital setting. You will follow standardized recipes, maintain food safety, and operate kitchen equipment with an emphasis on quality presentation and sanitation.

The role includes mentoring Cook I staff, supporting efficient kitchen operations, and adhering to HACCP guidelines while delivering exceptional service to patients, visitors, and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 2 years minimum cook experience.
• ServeSafe Foodservice Handler Certification or Local Health Department Certification.
• Must complete Rouxbe Culinary Training course within 6 months.
• 2 year Culinary Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks food according to standardized recipes, production schedules, and plating standards while ensuring quality and consistency.
• Applies proper cooking techniques, measurements, and presentation methods for meals and events.
• Follows HACCP, food safety, sanitation, storage, and temperature control procedures to maintain a safe food environment.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Mentors Cook I team members and supports staff development while providing positive customer interactions in service areas.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

2 year Culinary Degree (preferred)

Rouxbe Culinary Training course

ServeSafe Foodservice Handler Certification or Local Health Department Certification

Job description

Summary

The Food & Nutrition Services team at Baptist Health Lexington supports patient care by providing safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals. The Cook II prepares a variety of food items for patient services, cafeteria, and catering while following standardized recipes, culinary standards, and food safety guidelines. This role ensures quality food production through advanced cooking techniques, proper equipment operation, sanitation practices, and teamwork to deliver exceptional service to patients, visitors, and staff.

The Cook II prepares high-quality food for patient dining, cafeteria, catering, and chef stations while following recipes, culinary standards, and food safety guidelines. Responsibilities include advanced food preparation, equipment operation, quality presentation, sanitation, mentoring team members, and supporting efficient kitchen operations.

Job Description

Full Time & Part Time Shifts Available

• Prepares and cooks food according to standardized recipes, production schedules, and plating standards while ensuring quality and consistency.
• Applies proper cooking techniques, measurements, and presentation methods for meals and events.
• Follows HACCP, food safety, sanitation, storage, and temperature control procedures to maintain a safe food environment.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Mentors Cook I team members and supports staff development while providing positive customer interactions in service areas.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2 years minimum cook experience
• ServeSafeFoodservice Handlers or Local Health Department Certification
• Must complete Rouxbe Culinary Training course within 6 months
• 2 year Culinary Degree preferred

Benefits: Full-Time

• 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

Benefits: Part-Time

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 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
• Identity Theft Protection
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.