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The posted compensation range of $15.92 - $22.79 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-446814 Employment Type Full Time Department Nutrition Services Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule 7a-330p Remote No Category Dietary

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Prepares food for patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility following safe cooking techniques. Prepares food for multiple therapeutic diets and complies with state and federal laws and regulations related to food preparation in a healthcare environment. Supports quality control measures such as recipe adherence and food quality consistency. 

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

  1. 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. 
  2. Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements. 
  3. Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery. 
  4. Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness in cooking and serving areas. 
  5. Other duties as assigned by the leader.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience

One (1) year of Food Service Experience 

Preferred Education and Experience

High School Diploma

Cooking  Experience

Combination of education and experience

Required Licensure and Certifications

FHP:- within 30 days or state requirement


FHP ANSI approved or ServSafe : AZ - Maricopa, Yavapai 

FHP ANSI approved or ServSafe: CA - Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego 

FHP: City of Leavenworth:  KS - Leavenworth

FHP or ServSafe: KY - Jessamine, Fayette, Madison, Montgomery

FHP: NE - Lancaster -  Lancaster County Food Protection Manager Permit

FHP: NV - Clark - Clark County Food Handler

FHP ANSI or ServSafe: OR

FHP ANSI approved or ServSafe: TX 

FHP or ServSafe: UT 

FHP State Approved: WA



Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training

None specified

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.

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