Cook Full Time Days

BHS; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Louisville's Food & Nutrition Services department is seeking a full-time cook to prepare and cook retail and patient meals in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes safe food handling, proper use of equipment, and participation in service improvements.

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, with 5+ years of high-volume food preparation experience favored. The department operates 24/7, offering growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 5 or more years of experience in high volume food preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks retail and / or patient meals.
• Handles food in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Uses food service equipment properly and safely.
• Participates in activities to improve Food and Nutrition services.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Weekly Hours: 32

Shift: 1st

Status: Full Time

Department Marketing Statement

Food & Nutrition Services offers nourishing meals to patients, visitors, and Baptist Health Louisville employees.

The department has about 120 employees and operates 24-hours a day/seven days a week. It provides great employment opportunities for growth and development within the department and hospital.

Food & Nutrition Services can be a stepping stone to careers in healthcare. Employees may take advantage of tuition reimbursement opportunities and become medical professionals. With a clean work record, many have transferred to other departments within the hospital to start brand new career paths while many have stayed and found the department is just right for them.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks retail and / or patient meals
• Handles food in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Uses food service equipment properly and safely.
• Participates in activities to improve Food and Nutrition services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 5 or more years of experience in high volume food preparation is preferred.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.