Second-Shift Hospital Cook | Patient-Focused Meal Prep

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc.; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Career advancement

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Cook to join our Florence Nutrition Services Team. Shift/Hours: Full Time 32 Hours, Second Shift. Prepares food for patients, staff, and catered meals in a safe and sanitary manner.

Use standardized recipes, proper portioning, and frequent checking for quality standards. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Qualifications

• 12 months in food service preparation.
• Ability to read with comprehension and follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Preparation: estimate amounts, fetch ingredients, portion sizes, and set up to meet service times.
• Production: cook using sautéing, grilling, baking, steaming, and other techniques; determine doneness.
• Service: read orders, portion and garnish, support team production, stay professional during busy periods.
• Kitchen Safety: monitor equipment and report maintenance needs to supervisors.
• Food Safety: monitor temperatures, label and rotate items per policy, prevent cross-contamination.
• Cleanliness: maintain sanitary work area and equipment, follow cleaning procedures.
• Quality: comply with safety and sanitation standards, participate in improvement studies.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Job description

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Cook to join our Florence Nutrition Services Team. Shift/Hours: Full Time 32 Hours, Second Shift. Prepares food for patients, staff, and catered meals in a safe and sanitary manner.

Use standardized recipes, proper portioning, and frequent checking for quality standards. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.