Hospital Cook: High-Volume, Therapeutic Diets

CommonSpirit Health at Home; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health at Home in Lexington, KY seeks a Cook to support patient, staff, and visitor meals, preparing high-quality, safe dishes including therapeutic diets. You will follow state and federal regulations in a healthcare setting and ensure consistent food quality.

The role requires experience in high-volume food preparation, strong knowledge of food safety, and a commitment to culinary excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• One year of Food Service Experience.
• Food Handler Permit: KY, within 30 Days.
• Servsafe Certification, within 30 Days.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food according to menu and dietary requirements using kitchen equipment; modifies preparations for allergies.
• Monitors and maintains food temperatures; adheres to cross-contamination prevention and personal hygiene rules.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery; performs cleaning to ensure sanitation in cooking and serving areas.

Skills

Food Service Experience

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

KY Food Handler Permit (within 30 Days)

Servsafe Certification (within 30 Days)

Job description

CommonSpirit Health at Home in Lexington, KY seeks a Cook to support patient, staff, and visitor meals, preparing high-quality, safe dishes including therapeutic diets. You will follow state and federal regulations in a healthcare setting and ensure consistent food quality.

The role requires experience in high-volume food preparation, strong knowledge of food safety, and a commitment to culinary excellence in a fast-paced environment.