Cook Full Time Days

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Louisville is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker in the Food & Nutrition Services department to prepare meals for patients and staff.

This full-time, first-shift role (32 hours weekly) emphasizes high-volume meal preparation, safe food handling, proper equipment use, and teamwork.

The department employs about 120 people, operates 24/7, and offers growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and a clear path into hospital careers.

Qualifications

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

Sanitation

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.