Food Service Cook

Lexington Health is a comprehensive and well-established network of healthcare facilities based in West Columbia, South Carolina. It includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, and a large 607-bed teaching hospital known as Lexington Medical Center. The network employs more than 9,000 healthcare professionals, making it one of the largest employers in the region and a dominant healthcare provider in the Columbia Metro area. Lexington Health has received numerous accolades such as being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare and earning Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care—the first in the state to do so. Lexington Medical Center delivers over 4,000 babies annually, conducts more than 34,000 surgeries each year, and is home to specialized facilities including an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state's first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Additionally, it hosts postgraduate medical education programs including family medicine residencies and informatics fellowship opportunities.

The role of Food Service Cook at Lexington Health is a full-time, night shift position with working hours from 9 PM to 5:30 AM. This role involves hands-on food preparation duties in a fast-paced hospital environment to serve patients, cafeteria patrons, retail operations, catered events, and the Child Development Center. The Food Service Cook is tasked with following standardized recipes to ensure food quality, taste, and appropriate portion sizes, while adhering to specific dietary restrictions and food safety standards. The position requires effective time management to guarantee that meals are prepared and served promptly. The Food Service Cook also assists in cleaning and sanitizing kitchen and food service equipment and completes prep work for upcoming shifts. This is a vital role in supporting the nutrition services department and contributing to patient satisfaction and overall hospital operations. It is suitable for candidates with at least one year of cooking experience or those with equivalent internal nutrition associate experience within Lexington Health. This position does not require formal educational qualifications or specific certifications but expects candidates to possess basic math skills, an understanding of food safety practices including HACCP, proper food storage, and sanitation procedures, as well as strong customer service skills. This career opportunity offers a stable work environment within a reputable healthcare organization that values employee development and offers comprehensive benefits from day one.