Cook II

BHS Baptist Healthcare System

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Lexington, KY Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 7, 2026 Last posted May 7, 2026
Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Cook II

Part Time, First Shift

Food & Nutrition Services plays a vital role in fulfilling the mission of the hospital by providing nutritious and delicious meals to patients.  In addition to providing patient meals, employees and visitors are served each day in the cafeteria and coffee shop.

Job Description:

  • An ancillary employee who performs a variety cooking processes to include preparation of meats, vegetables, bakery, and salad items needed for meals to be served for patients, staff, visitors, day care and catered events. Assists other

  • Cooks in food production as required.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Some culinary school or training is preferred

  • 2 Years cooking experience required

  • Food Handler or Serv Safe certificate required

  • Must complete Rouxbe Culinary Training course within 6 months

Benefits:

  • Tuition Assistance up to $6,000 annually

  • Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

  • 5 days 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

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.

About this role

Summary

prep and cook food for patients, staff, visitors; follow safety and culinary standards.

Job title

Cook II

Experience level

2+ years

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

must be in Lexington, KY or remote allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

food handler certificateServ Safe certificatecooking

Preferred skills

culinary training

Specializations

cookingfood preparationfood safetyculinary
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lexington, KY, USA

Remote City