Hospital Cook - Therapeutic Diets & High-Volume Prep

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors, including therapeutic diets. You will work in a fast-paced healthcare kitchen following strict safety and sanitation rules.

You will apply food safety knowledge, manage portions, and maintain labeling and storage while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Experience in high-volume food preparation is preferred.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of Food Service Experience
• Food Handler Permit: KY, within 30 Days or
• Servsafe Certification, within 30 Days
• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
• Cooking Experience and
• Combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies.
• Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.
• Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
• Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.

Skills

Food Service Experience

Cooking Experience

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

Combination of education and experience

KY Food Handler Permit

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors, including therapeutic diets. You will work in a fast-paced healthcare kitchen following strict safety and sanitation rules.

You will apply food safety knowledge, manage portions, and maintain labeling and storage while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Experience in high-volume food preparation is preferred.