Baptist Health

Cook II

Lexington, KY · Mid · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 hours ago

Patient CareMentoringHACCPFood Safety

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odds of building a lasting career here

88Lottery-free

Cap-exempt (no lottery)100

Sponsors year-round90

Entry-level history60

PERM / green-card track50

Fits your clock70

Files H-1B any time — no cap, no lottery. The 2026 weighted-selection rule doesn't touch it, which makes this the strongest structural path for entry-level talent. Pay is often lower, but your odds of staying are dramatically higher.

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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation

Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 10 green-card filings in this occupation, 100% were for a worker who already held the job.

States it is exempt from the H-1B cap

In 8 Department of Labor filings, this employer states it is an institution of higher education — one of the statutory grounds for exemption from the H-1B cap. Cap-exempt employers can file year-round without entering the lottery.Employer's own attestation on a Department of Labor wage determination, not a USCIS determination — exemption is decided per petition.

Green-card follow-through: 0%

Of 9 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 9 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 471 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.

Files H-1B transfers

1 transfer filing in the last year, covering 1 worker. Median labor-condition decision: 8 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

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About the role

Prepares and cooks food according to standardized recipes, production schedules, and plating standards while ensuring quality and consistency.
Applies proper cooking techniques, measurements, and presentation methods for meals and events.
The Cook II prepares a variety of food items for patient services, cafeteria, and catering while following standardized recipes, culinary standards, and food safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

Follows HACCP, food safety, sanitation, storage, and temperature control procedures to maintain a safe food environment.
This role ensures quality food production through advanced cooking techniques, proper equipment operation, sanitation practices, and teamwork to deliver exceptional service to patients, visitors, and staff.
Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

Requirements

2 years minimum cook experience

Nice to have

2 year Culinary Degree preferred

Compensation

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

Benefits

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
PTO Sell Back Program
Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
Retirement with Company Match
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Company info

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