Hospital Prep Cook: Patient Meals & Tray Service

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off programs

Health benefits available

Retirement plans

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist invites applicants for a part-time Kitchen position in the Food and Nutrition department at Lexington Medical Center. This role supports food preparation, presentation, and tray line work, with a focus on sanitation and safety.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and prior food service experience in a medical environment. 16 hours per week, variable schedule, and eligibility for benefits as detailed by Advocate Health.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English with basic math and computer skills.
• Knowledge of food service equipment, preparation, service and safety.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Experience in a medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to patient and customer satisfaction by meeting service and quality standards.
• Maintains sanitation ratings and follows health department guidelines.
• Monitors product quality, recipe compliance, and department workflows.
• Adheres to safety, sanitation rules, and completes required training.
• Supports team and other departments as needed and helps control waste.

Skills

English fluency

Math & computer basics

Follow detailed instructions

Food service equipment knowledge

Independent work ability

Adaptability to department needs

Weekend/holiday availability

Communication with diverse people

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical environment food service experience

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist invites applicants for a part-time Kitchen position in the Food and Nutrition department at Lexington Medical Center. This role supports food preparation, presentation, and tray line work, with a focus on sanitation and safety.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and prior food service experience in a medical environment. 16 hours per week, variable schedule, and eligibility for benefits as detailed by Advocate Health.