Institutional Kitchen Cook — Safe, Nutritious Meals

Essentia Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health in Kentucky is seeking a dedicated food service worker to prepare and serve nutritious meals in a hospital setting. You will follow recipes, ensure sanitation per guidelines, and keep service areas stocked.

This role requires attention to patient dietary requirements and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Join a compassionate care team delivering quality meals to patients and staff, with opportunities for growth and trained food safety practices in a dynamic hospital

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking in institutional or hospital settings.
• Ability to follow dietary recipes and departmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high quality nutritious foods in food service environments.
• Follow dietary recipes, guidelines, and departmental policies.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines to prevent contamination.
• Maintain and stock food service areas and operate equipment.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food handling

Infection control awareness

Education

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Essentia Health in Kentucky is seeking a dedicated food service worker to prepare and serve nutritious meals in a hospital setting. You will follow recipes, ensure sanitation per guidelines, and keep service areas stocked.

This role requires attention to patient dietary requirements and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Join a compassionate care team delivering quality meals to patients and staff, with opportunities for growth and trained food safety practices in a dynamic hospital