Cook AM

Mcpherson Hospital, Inc.; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flex Spending Account

403(b) Retirement Plan

Earned Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Voluntary Life & AD&D

Free 24-hour fitness center

Hospital Indemnity

MASA Medical Transportation Solutions

Job summary

McPherson Hospital, Inc. is seeking an AM Cook to support Meals-On-Wheels, the café, and in-patients. You will prepare recipes per the Dietary Director's menus, manage production timelines, and monitor inventory to minimize waste in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires teamwork, basic math, and strong communication. Full-time daytime hours apply, with a focus on safe food handling and collaboration with the dietary team.

Qualifications

• Team-based kitchen environment experience preferred.
• Comfort with basic math operations.
• Clear communication within a hospital dietary team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals per patient and department menus.
• Assist with meals production and prioritization.
• Monitor inventory to limit waste and ensure availability.
• Maintain clean, food-safe workspace.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to support timely service.
• Follow safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Numeracy

Communication

Education

Some High School

Job description

Job Description: Cook- AM

Cook Job Summary:

The AM Cook collaborates with Meals-On-Wheels, the café, and in-patients to prepare and produce requested recipes and meals based upon the menus provided by the Director of Dietary. Monitors food production and inventory to prevent waste or additional food storage. Other duties as assigned.

Cook Shift Availability:

• Full Time
• Days
  • 7:30am-4:00pm

Cook Benefits:

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flex Spending Account/Dependent Care Spending Account
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan- up to 4% employer contribution
• Earned Time Off
• Life Insurance- Employer Paid
• Long-Term Disability/ Short-Term Disability-Employer paid
• Voluntary Life & AD&D
• Free 24-hour fitness center
• Hospital Indemnity
• MASA- Medical Transportation Solutions

Cook Essential Accountabilities:

• Reviews menus for Meals-On-Wheels and hospital meals to prepare and organize services in a timely manner.
• Initiates production of all meals and can delegate and prioritize tasks as needed.
• Monitors inventory of goods and reports any shortages or surpluses of goods to the Director of Dietary to prevent food waste and to meet consumer demands.
• Executes and maintains a clean workspace to ensure a food safe environment.
• Coordinates and assists other kitchen staff with meal preparation to ensure a productive and structured team.
• Analyzes upcoming menus to determine output of goods and materials.
• Operates and monitors kitchen appliances to maintain temperature, environment, and food storage safety and prevent food waste.
• Assists in organizing and arranging delivered goods to maintain an organized and efficient workspace.
• Works well under pressure and can multitask.

Cook Other Skills:

• Works well in a team setting.
• Abilities to perform using basic math skills.
• Implements effective communication skills.

Cook Qualifications:

• Education/Licensure/Certifications:
  • Some High schooling; must be at least 16 years of age, 18+ to operate kitchen equipment.
• Experience:
  • Minimal/no experience
• Age-Specific Skills: N/A
• Discretion/Latitude/Decision-Making: N/A
• Hazardous Working Conditions: OSHA Category 3
• Environmental Surroundings:
  • Potential exposure to airborne diseases. The same as for any individual working in a hospital environment that is dependent on a ceiling ventilation system for in flow and out flow of air. Regular exposure to moderate physical discomfort from fumes or odors, extreme temperatures, loud noises, and bright lights.
• Physical Working Conditions:
  • Sitting - _10_% of time
  • Walking/Standing - _90_% of time

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.