Cook

Cabell Huntington Hospital is a renowned healthcare institution dedicated to providing excellent medical services to the community. As a leading hospital in the region, it combines advanced medical technologies with compassionate patient care to create a supportive and healing environment. The hospital employs a wide range of healthcare professionals and support staff to maintain high standards of service across all departments, including its Food Service Department which ensures nutritious, safe, and delicious meals for patients, visitors, and employees.

Cabell Huntington Hospital is currently seeking a part-time Cook to join its Food Service Department. This role is essential for preparing, seasoning, and cooking food that meets the hospital’s nutrition and safety standards. Reporting directly to the Food Service Supervisor, the Cook will play a crucial role in maintaining quality food preparation in a demanding hospital setting. The successful candidate will have the responsibility to prepare meals in high volumes, ensuring food safety and sanitation protocols are strictly adhered to, as well as maintaining efficiency and speed in the kitchen.

The part-time nature of this position offers flexibility while demanding dedication and skill in batch cooking, particularly for feeding a large number of patients and staff members. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of batch or high-volume cooking experience within the last three years to be considered. This experience ensures familiarity with large-scale food preparation that meets health regulations and dietary requirements in a clinical setting.

The Cook is required to demonstrate proficient knife skills, knowledge of appropriate food preparation techniques, and a strong understanding of food sanitation principles. Additionally, a Food Handling Certificate from the Cabell County Health Department is mandatory, underscoring the hospital’s emphasis on food safety compliance.

Physical demands of the position include prolonged standing, manual dexterity, the ability to lift up to twenty-five pounds, and adequate visual and auditory acuity. Training is provided and must be completed within one month from the date of hire, ensuring that new hires are well-versed in the hospital’s standards and kitchen protocols. This role is critical to the hospital’s overall ability to provide safe and nutritious meals in a timely manner, which is an integral aspect of patient care and satisfaction.

By joining Cabell Huntington Hospital’s Food Service Department as a part-time Cook, individuals will contribute directly to the hospital’s mission of improving health and well-being while working in a supportive, professional environment that values both skill and dedication.