Cook

A part-time Cook position at AdventHealth Manchester prepares patient, retail, and catering meals on the night shift at a hospital-based food service operation in Manchester, Kentucky. ### What you'll do - Prepare patient, retail, and catering meals following culinary production records, including short-order and batch cooking to meet quality and temperature standards. - Execute advance prep tasks by reviewing pull sheets and organizing ingredients for upcoming service periods and high-volume production needs. - Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen environment, ensuring equipment and surfaces meet health standards and recording temperatures per regulatory requirements. - Manage inventory by sorting, labeling, dating, and rotating stock to support food safety and minimize waste. - Collaborate with managers and team members to meet operational goals and support efficient food service delivery. ### What we're looking for - Working knowledge of cooking methods, recipe execution, and sanitary food-handling procedures. - At least 1 year of foodservice experience in a high-volume culinary production setting (preferred). - Familiarity with therapeutic diet preparation (preferred) and hospital or nursing home foodservice environments (preferred). - Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and make decisions under pressure. - Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). - High school diploma or equivalent (preferred). ### What's included - Pay range: $15.61–$24.98/hour ($32,469–$51,958 annualized). - Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance effective Day One. - Paid time off from Day One. - 403(b) retirement plan. - Four weeks of 100% paid parental leave. - Pet benefits and whole-person well-being and mental health resources. ### About the practice AdventHealth Manchester is part of AdventHealth, a faith-based, not-for-profit health system committed to whole-person care. The Manchester campus serves the surrounding Clay County community and operates food service functions that directly support patient nutrition and recovery. The food service team works alongside clinical staff to maintain meal quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across all service areas.