FNS Cook

Nashville General Hospital; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid uniforms

Free meals

Free parking

Free onsite gym

Job summary

Nashville General Hospital is seeking a hospital cook to prepare meals according to standardized recipes and menus while adhering to dietary restrictions and safety standards.

In this fast-paced hospital kitchen, you will support catering for meetings and events, manage portions and temperatures, and ensure cleanliness and organization. Flexible scheduling may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Requires reading and following recipes and dietary instructions.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Strong time management and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to standardized recipes and menus.
• Follow special dietary requirements (e.g., low sodium, diabetic, cardiac diets).
• Assist with catering services for meetings, events, and special functions.
• Ensure proper food portioning, temperature control, and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Store food properly and label items according to safety guidelines.
• Monitor inventory and report shortages or waste.
• Work collaboratively with dietitians and kitchen staff.

Skills

Cooking experience

Nutrition knowledge

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Handler’s Permit or ServSafe Certification

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to standardized recipes and menus
• Follow special dietary requirements (e.g., low sodium, diabetic, cardiac diets)
• Assist with catering services for meetings, events, and special functions
• Ensure proper food portioning, temperature control, and presentation
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment and work areas
• Store food properly and label items according to safety guidelines
• Monitor inventory and report shortages or waste
• Work collaboratively with dietitians and kitchen staff

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Previous cooking experience (hospital, catering, restaurant, or institutional setting)
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to read and follow recipes and dietary instructions
• Strong time management and teamwork skills

Certifications (Preferred)

• Food Handler’s Permit or ServSafe Certification
• Basic knowledge of nutrition standards in healthcare settings

Work Environment & Schedule

• Fast-paced hospital kitchen environment
• May require early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Standing for long periods and lifting kitchen supplies

Key Skills

• Food preparation and cooking
• Attention to detail
• Food Safety
• Organization and cleanliness
• Communication and teamwork

We have a few special perks of being an NGH Food and Nutrition Services employee: paid uniforms, free meals, free parking, free onsite gym, etc.

Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.