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Cook
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Versailles, KY, 40383
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 15 January 2026
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
- 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.
- 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.
- Maintains labeling and storage of food, equipment, and machinery.
- Performs washing and cleaning duties to ensure sanitation & cleanliness in cooking and serving areas.
- Other duties as assigned by the leader.
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 |
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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Frequently asked questions
Versailles, KY shows moderate demand for cooks, especially in healthcare and hospitality sectors. Compared to Louisville or Lexington, competition is less intense, offering promising opportunities for cooks seeking roles in patient-focused environments like hospitals or care centers around Versailles.
Yes, Kentucky healthcare employers often require certifications such as FHP or ServSafe food handler permits, aligning with state regulations. These certifications ensure compliance with strict hygiene and food preparation standards critical in medical settings around Versailles and nearby counties.
In hospital kitchens, precision in preparing therapeutic diets and strict adherence to food safety protocols distinguish cooks. Skills like allergy modification, temperature control, and sanitation practices become essential, unlike typical restaurant roles where creativity might weigh more heavily.
Healthcare cooks focus on preparing meals tailored to medical dietary restrictions, maintaining rigorous sanitation, and managing food storage per regulations. Unlike commercial kitchens, they emphasize recipe consistency and food quality to support patient health outcomes.
Cooks can progress to supervisory roles such as kitchen manager or dietary coordinator, especially in large systems like CommonSpirit Health. Gaining specialized certifications and experience with therapeutic diet preparation often enhances promotion prospects in healthcare culinary careers.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes compassionate care with a strong Catholic mission, influencing kitchen culture toward teamwork and service. Their extensive network and reputation for quality may provide cooks more structured training and career stability than smaller local facilities.
Cooks must navigate multiple therapeutic diets, strict allergy considerations, and compliance with federal and state food safety laws. Balancing these demands while maintaining meal quality and adhering to hospital schedules requires adaptability and meticulous attention.
Cooks in Versailles healthcare settings typically earn between $25,000 and $33,000 annually. Factors influencing pay include experience, certifications like ServSafe, and specific hospital policies. This range aligns with regional living costs and healthcare industry standards.