Cook

Food/Nutrition Nashville, Tennessee


Description

Nashville General Hospital is hiring a Cook.

The Cook is responsible for providing, setting up, cleaning up, transporting, and cooking 3 days with the Sous Chef, preparing food for clients while ensuring food safety and hygienic procedures are always followed.  

Cook's Responsibilities:
  • Prepare, cook, serve, and deliver meals, snacks, and beverages to clients and clinics
  • Support catering services, including setup, breakdown, transportation, and event support
  • Maintain food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures
  • Assist with inventory management, stocking, and kitchen supply monitoring
  • Stock and clean doctor lounges and support kitchen maintenance and general cleaning
  • Follow facility procedures, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements
  • Support special events and perform additional duties as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • Minimum 1 year of food service or cook experience required
  • Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and safe food handling practices
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
  • Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and varying catering schedules
About Nashville General Hospital  
Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community-based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community  
Our benefits include: 
  • Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses.
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental 
  • Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
  • Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage at no cost to you.
  • Retirement Plan- eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution.
  • Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
  • Tuition Reimbursement for Employee and Dependents
  • Up to 12 paid holidays each Year
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Free Parking for all employees
  • HRSA eligible Employer (Loan Forgiveness Program)
Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran 

We are an E-Verify employer.

For more information, please click on the following links:
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