Baptist Health

Cook-Full-Time

Corbin, KY Full time

Summary

Cook
Full-Time, 36 hours First Shift
BHCOR Food Service. I Corbin, KY

The Food & Nutrition Services team at Baptist Health Corbin plays an important role in supporting patient health and comfort through high-quality meal service. Food and Nutrition Services' goals are to provide a variety of nutritional, safe, attractive, healthy food choices for patients, visitors, and staff. Cooks, prepares presents, and serves food items. Ensures that food is prepared in a manner which is nutritious, safe, properly flavored and in compliance with sanitation and safety requirements, and accrediting agency standards for quality.

Job Description:

Cook-Full-Time

Description: 

Food Preparation & Service (Quality, Service) 

  • Cook and prepare meals using standardized recipes; ensure correct portions for patient diets. 

  • Support special events and next-day production; maintain food quality and taste. 

Food Safety & Sanitation (Quality, People) 

  • Follow infection control practices, proper labeling, dating, and rotation of food items. 

  • Keep dry, refrigerated, and frozen storage areas clean and organized. 

Equipment Use & Cleanliness (Quality, Finance) 

  • Operate food service equipment safely; report malfunctions. 

  • Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment using approved chemicals. 

Safety, Policy & Compliance (Quality, People) 

  • Adhere to hospital safety policies, dress codes, and infection control procedures. 

  • Attend required safety and emergency preparedness training; participate in drills. 

Team Support & Growth (Growth, People, Community) 

  • Train and orient new staff; assist with cross-training to improve team flexibility. 

  • Participate in department improvement activities to enhance service and patient experience. 

 

Requirements:  

  • Food Handler Card or SERV safe Certificate (Preferred) 

 

Benefits: Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE) 

  • Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance 

  • Life Insurance 

  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance 

  • Identity Theft Protection 

  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually  

  • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave  

  • 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire  

  • Bereavement Leave (includes pets)  

  • PTO Sell Back Program  

  • Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation) 

  • Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support  

  • Retirement with Company Match 

Work Experience

Education

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.