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Cook II


Job Location:

Lexington, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 9 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

Job Description:

Cook II

Full-Time First Shift

Food & Nutrition Services plays a key role in supporting patient health and wellness by providing safe high-quality meals tailored to individual nutritional needs medical requirements and personal preferences. The department oversees menu planning meal preparation and meal delivery while maintaining strict food safety and regulatory standards. Our dedicated team collaborates with the Systems FNS team and other healthcare professionals to enhance the patient experience and support positive health outcomes.

In addition to patient services the department manages the retail cafeteria coffee shop and catering operations offering a variety of nutritious dining options for staff visitors and special events.

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 $6000 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.

Required Experience:

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