Per Diem Dietary Cook - Weekend Shifts, Behavioral Health

The Ridge Behavioral Health System

Lexington (KY)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 25,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation
Growth opportunities within UHS and 3+
Close to Hamburg & I-75
Free parking on premises
Free meal with each shift

Job summary

The Ridge Behavioral Health System in Lexington, KY is seeking a Dietary Cook for per diem/PRN shifts, including every other weekend. This role serves meals to patients and staff in a 110-bed psychiatric hospital, supporting compassionate care in a community-focused setting.

Responsibilities include preparing and portioning meals, following menus and policies, and maintaining infection control standards. The hospital offers competitive compensation, on-site parking, and free meals with each

Qualifications

  • One to two years of experience in quantity food preparation.
  • Some formal training or on the job training in food preparation, cooking, and estimating food supplies.
  • Must be thoroughly familiar with foods and preparation methods.
  • Must know proper methods and cooking temperatures.

Responsibilities

  • Preparing and serving foods to patients and personnel.
  • Follow and abide by all policies and procedures, menus, recipes, and guidelines to provide accurate quality and quantities of food.
  • Follow all infection control/sanitation/safety standards.

Skills

Food safety
Food preparation
Cooking methods
Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Food handler permit

Job description

The Ridge Behavioral Health System in Lexington, KY is seeking a Dietary Cook for per diem/PRN shifts, including every other weekend. This role serves meals to patients and staff in a 110-bed psychiatric hospital, supporting compassionate care in a community-focused setting.

Responsibilities include preparing and portioning meals, following menus and policies, and maintaining infection control standards. The hospital offers competitive compensation, on-site parking, and free meals with each

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