Cook Lead

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Cook, you will be essential to patient, staff, and visitor well‑being by preparing high-quality, safe, and delicious meals, including those for multiple therapeutic diets. You will meticulously adhere to all state and federal food preparation regulations in a healthcare environment. Every day you will follow safe cooking techniques, execute recipes with precision, and apply rigorous quality control to ensure consistent food quality and adherence. To be successful in this role, you will possess proven experience in high-volume food preparation, a strong understanding of food safety and therapeutic diets, and a commitment to culinary excellence within a fast‑paced setting. Champions food quality standards of appearance, taste, temperature and sanitation. Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements, using required kitchen utensils and equipment such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stove tops, and grills, etc. Modifies preparations to account for food allergies. Maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines. Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation and cleanliness in cooking and serving areas. Job Requirements Required Minimum two (2) years of experience in food services or Food Handler Permit: KY, within 30 Days or ServSafe Certification, within 30 Days Preferred one (1) year of hospital experience Associate’s Other or two (2) years of equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of the Associate’s degree, upon hire Where You’ll Work Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433‑bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky. Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non‑profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states. Pay Range $18.06 - $25.51 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr