Cook

BHS; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a full-time Cook for first shift to prepare, present, and serve food items according to standardized recipes.

You will ensure nutrition, safety, sanitation, and quality. The role involves assisting in labeling, stocking, and communicating with the Food Service Supervisor to meet production goals.

Preferred qualifications include a Food Handler card or ServSafe certification, a High School Diploma/GED, and 1-3 months of kitchen experience.

Qualifications

• Cooks and prepares various entrees, vegetables, sandwiches, and other menu items using standardized recipes.
• Assists with proper labeling, dating, and rotation of product in storage.
• Maintains organized storage of dry goods, refrigerated and frozen products.
• High school diploma or GED required; ServSafe preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present menu items following standardized recipes.
• Maintain sanitation and a clean work area according to safety requirements.
• Coordinate with Food Service Supervisor/Manager on production strategies.
• Rotate and label products and manage storage.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Cook

Full Time, First Shift

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 Duties:

• Cooks and prepares various entrees, vegetables, sandwiches, and other menu items using standardized recipes.
• Assists in proper labeling, dating, and rotation of product in dry storage, coolers and freezers. Assists in maintaining organized storage of dry goods, refrigerated and frozen products.
• Replenishes food items as needed and prepares needed foods for next day’s production.
• Communicates and coordinates daily with Food Service Supervisor/ Manager on strategies to accomplish production and maintain quality standards.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment by cleaning and sanitizing food service area and equipment after use and following routine cleaning schedule. Cleaning duties may include, but are not limited to: equipment, floors, walls, cook station and storage areas.

Preferred Requirements:

• Food Handler card or Servsafe certificate preferred
• High School Diploma/GED
• One to three months’ experience

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with company match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.