Cook

Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital; Ulysses (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Kansas is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for patients, staff, and visitors while following standardized recipes and dietary requirements. The role emphasizes strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and regulatory guidelines to ensure high-quality nutrition services.

The position requires the ability to manage various therapeutic diets, maintain accurate labeling, and support quality control measures to meet the facility's standards.

Qualifications

• One year of food service experience.
• FHP ANSI approved or ServSafe certification in required states.
• Ability to follow menus and dietary requirements.
• Hygiene and temperature control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food per menu guidelines and dietary requirements using standard kitchen equipment.
• Monitors food temperatures and storage to prevent contamination and ensure safety.
• Maintains labeling and storage protocols for food products and equipment.
• Performs cleaning and sanitizing to keep cooking and serving areas hygienic and safe.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Food Service Experience

Food Safety

Regulatory Compliance

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ServSafe Certification

FHP Certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Cook, you will prepare food for patients, staff, and visitors of the healthcare facility by utilizing safe cooking techniques. You will ensure that all meals are prepared for multiple therapeutic diets while strictly complying with state and federal healthcare regulations.

Every day, you will follow standardized recipes and established procedures to maintain consistency in food quality. You will play a vital role in supporting quality control measures to ensure that every meal served meets the high standards of the facility.

To be successful in your role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to food safety and regulatory compliance. Your attention to detail and ability to execute complex dietary requirements will be essential to providing excellent nutrition services.

• Prepares and serves food in accordance with menu guidelines and dietary requirements, using necessary kitchen utensils and equipment, such as slicers, mixers, ovens, fryers, steamers, stovetops, and grills. Adjusts food preparation as needed to accommodate specific allergies.
• Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, and procedures, including monitoring and maintaining proper food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage. Prevents cross-contamination and adheres to all personal hygiene requirements.
• Maintains proper labeling and storage protocols for all food products, equipment, and machinery.
• Performs cleaning and sanitizing duties to ensure that all cooking and serving areas remain hygienic and safe.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year of Food Service Experience
• 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

Preferred

• High School Diploma
• Cooking Experience
• Combination of education and experience

Where You’ll Work

Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital is a 26-bed facility serving the community since 1951 with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services. For more than 60 years, Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital has provided access to health care close to home for the families of Ulysses, Kansas and surrounding communities. Services include Case Management, CT Scan, Diabetic education, dietary consult, EEG/EKG, emergency care, laboratory, MRI, mammography, nuclear medicine, obstetrics (prenatal, postpartum, delivery), midwifery, primary and specialty clinics, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory therapy, surgery, swing beds and ultrasound.