Nutrition-Focused Institutional Cook

Essentia Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a dedicated hospital kitchen staff member to prepare meals, handle basic baking, and help stock and clean food service areas. You will follow dietary recipes and guidelines to deliver nutritious meals to patients and staff.

Ideal candidates have experience in kitchen preparation or institutional food services and understand infection control practices to prevent contamination. This role is on-site at a hospital facility in Kentucky.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking is preferred.
• Experience in institutional food services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods according to recipes.
• Assist with baking and basic food preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock food service areas.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines and safety standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Baking

Cleaning & stocking

Infection control

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a dedicated hospital kitchen staff member to prepare meals, handle basic baking, and help stock and clean food service areas. You will follow dietary recipes and guidelines to deliver nutritious meals to patients and staff.

Ideal candidates have experience in kitchen preparation or institutional food services and understand infection control practices to prevent contamination. This role is on-site at a hospital facility in Kentucky.