Cook II Food Services Full Time Days

Kyeatright; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in LaGrange, KY seeks a Cook II for the Food Services department. This full-time, day shift role prepares meals for cafeteria, patient trays, and events, following menus, recipes, and Baptist Health standards.

You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, maintain safety, and support kitchen staff. Required are a High School Diploma or equivalent, 2 years of relevant experience; culinary training preferred; ServeSafe or local health certification within 9 months; Rouxbe training within

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Must obtain the ServeSafe Food Handlers or local Health Department certificate within 9 months of hire.
• Must complete Rouxbe Culinary Training course within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Produces and prepares food for cafeteria, catering, chef stations, and patient tray line/room service programs according to menus, recipes and portions appropriately adhering to Baptist Health brand culinary standards.
• Maintains proper food handling, safety and sanitation standards while preparing, serving, and cleaning up food.
• Assists/Mentors other culinary staff to ensure all kitchen duties are completed within given time constraints.
• Assists in other areas of the operation, as needed.

Skills

Strong cooking skills

Knife skills

Mentoring other staff

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two-year Culinary Degree preferred

Tools

ServeSafe Food Handler certification

Local Health Department certificate

Job description

Cook II Food Services Full Time Days### Cook II Food Services Full Time DaysApply: LaGrange, KY: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R26108671**Summary****Job Description:****Cook II Food Services- Full Time, Days****Status: Full Time****Shift: First** **Job Summary:**Produces and prepares food for cafeteria, catering, chef stations, and patient tray line/room service programs according to menus, recipes and portions appropriately adhering to Baptist Health brand culinary standards. Produces quality food in assigned areas along with patient tray line and or room service, a high paced atmosphere. Meets the standard of food delivery within 15 minutes of the order. Maintains proper food handling, safety and sanitation standards while preparing, serving, and cleaning up food. Ensures proper label and dating standards are followed along with understanding and following food rotation methods like (FIFO) first in – first out. Ensures quality and visual presentation of food in all areas. Must be knowledgeable and possess ability to operate applicable kitchen equipment with working knowledge of food items. Assists/Mentors other culinary staff to ensure all kitchen duties are completed within given time constraints. Assists in other areas of the operation, as needed. Strong cooking and knife skills required. Cook II is responsible for learning and developing skills for safe, efficient, and high-quality food production and service. Provides relief for all other cook positions. **Requirements:**High School Diploma or equivalent.Two-year Culinary Degree preferred.Two years of relevant experience.Must obtain the ServeSafe Food Handlers or local Health Department certificate within 9 months of hire.Must complete Rouxbe Culinary Training course within 12 months of hire.### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*### Baptist Health is an *Equal Employment Opportunity* employer.