Cook

NKC Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NKC Health is seeking a hospital cook to prepare items for room service, cafeteria, and events across the Food and Nutrition Department. You will follow standardized recipes and production guides while ensuring safety, sanitation, and nutrition standards.

A minimum of 2 years' cooking experience in food service is preferred. Candidates should be able to read and write English, perform basic arithmetic, and obtain a Food Handlers Permit within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• 2 years cooking experience preferred.
• English reading and arithmetic skills required.
• Food Handler Permit within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for hospital outlets including room service, cafeteria, meals-on-wheels, and events.
• Follow safety, sanitation, nutrition, and quality standards per regulatory agencies.

Skills

Cooking methods

Cooking equipment

Knife safety

English literacy

Basic arithmetic

Education

High School or Equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY:

SUMMARY: Cooks utilize production tools, including recipes, tally and food item pull guides in the preparation of food items for the various outlets of the Food and Nutrition Department, including room service for patients, cafeteria, meals-on-wheels, child care, catering and other hospital related events. Cooks are responsible for observing and complying with the proper safety, sanitation, food handling, nutritional and quality standards as set forth by the Federal, State, and County regulatory agencies as well as the Food and Nutrition Department of North Kansas City Hospital.

EXPERIENCE:

2 years as a cook in the food service industry preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Experience with various cooking methods and procedures and in the use of professional cooking equipment and knife safety. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English, and perform basic arithmetic.Food Handlers Permit within 30 days of hire

EDUCATION:

Preferred: High School or Equivalent