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Baptist Health
Cook II Full Time Day Shift
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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$32,521 / year median in Kentucky
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Cook II Full Time Day Shift Baptist Health paid time off, tuition assistance United States, Kentucky, Elizabethtown Aug 22, 2026
Summary Job Description:
Cook II -Food Service Full-Time, First Shift Job Description:
We are currently seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team at Baptist Health Hardin. In this role, you will be responsible for producing and preparing food for the cafeteria, catering, chef stations, and patient trayline/room service according to menus, recipes and portions appropriately adhering to Baptist Health brand culinary standards.Responsibilities:
Prepares food products for patient meals, cafeteria, and catered functions in accordance with applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures Works as a team member with other personnel to produce quality, cost effective, nutritious meals for patients, visitors, employees, and catered functions Appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss and wasteRequirements:
Minimum six months experience in large scale food preparation required.Preferred Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent or higher. Formal culinary education.Benefits:
Tuition Assistance reimbursement program Paid Time Off available for use upon hire Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Bereavement Leave (includes pets) Employee Assistance Program Retirement plans with company match 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.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Bereavement/Mental Health Leave
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Other Retirement and Savings