Cook II

Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) in Hawaii seeks a Cook II to support Nutritional Services by preparing high-quality meals for patients and staff. The role involves cooking at a designated station, potential supervision of kitchen helpers, and collaboration with the Hospital Executive Chef.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred) and two years of general cooking experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of progressively responsible experience in general quantity cooking in large-scale settings such as hospitals or cafeterias.
• Knowledge of cooking methods for meats, fish, poultry; food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and coordinate cooking schedules.

Responsibilities

• Cook at a designated station or oversee all cooking activities in a small kitchen.
• Assist in planning menus and estimating raw food quantities to meet meal requirements.
• Work weekends, holidays, and evenings as required; may supervise helpers.

Skills

Quantity cooking

Food safety

Kitchen sanitation

Supervise others

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

HI:Kauai:Waimea:Kauai Veterans Mem Hosp | Service and Maintenance Workers | Permanent/Part-time

34,068 USD per year

Posted 26 days ago

Description

POSITION STATUS :

0.50 | Permanent

SALARY RANGE :

BU01 | BC08

SALARY RATE:

$34,068.00 (Annual Salary) based on the FTE

JOB DUTIES :

This position is located in the Nutritional Services, or Dietary, department of Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH), part of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region, and a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i. The HHSC Kaua’i Region includes KVMH and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), both designated as critical access hospitals (CAH), along with the Kaua’i Region Clinics and affiliated entities.

The Nutritional Services department plays a vital role in promoting the health and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors by providing high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to meet diverse nutritional needs and preferences. This department ensures food safety and adheres to all regulatory standards while fostering a culture of excellence in meal preparation, delivery, and nutritional education. In collaboration with healthcare professionals, Nutritional Services develops customized meal plans to support patient recovery and overall health, while also offering Nutritional Services counseling and education to encourage healthy lifestyle choices. By prioritizing quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, the department contributes to the holistic care experience within the facility.

The Cook II is responsible for performing cooking activities at a designated cooking station in a large kitchen or assumes responsibility for all cooking activities in a small kitchen. This role may supervise kitchen and cook helpers and perform other related duties as assigned. This position requires working on weekends, holidays, and evenings.

The position reports to the Hospital Executive Chef, position number 109745, or their designee.

THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE:

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week. Applicants are required to provide evidence of education, certifications, and licensures.

EDUCATION:

A High school diploma or the equivalency is preferred.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience, demonstrating knowledge and skill to perform general quantity cooking duties. Quantity cooking is defined as experience in the daily preparation of meals in a restaurant, hospital, school, correctional facility, or other large institution. Experience of this kind is gained as a cook in a kitchen where large-scale cooking operations are performed and a large number of meals are served daily. Experience must demonstrate knowledge of and ability to independently prepare various types of foods using various cooking methods (e.g., cooking meats, fish, and poultry by processes such as roasting, baking, broiling, and/or frying). Relevant substitutions may be considered.

CERTIFICATION:

None required.

LICENSURE:

A current, valid State of Hawai’i motor vehicle operator’s license type #3 is preferred.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• KNOWLEDGE OF: Quantity cookery; use and care of cooking utensils and equipment; kitchen safety and sanitation requirements; methods of handling and storing foods; personal hygiene.
• ABILITY TO:Instruct and supervise others in cooking activities; estimate amounts of raw foods necessary to meet menu requirements; plan cooking schedules to meet scheduled meal times; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others; tolerate kitchen heat; perform menu planning and food purchasing as required; perform heavy lifting, moving, and carrying typical of the class; work independently and complete all job assignments daily.

NON-QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE:

Experience which is limited to serving good, cleaning kitchen areas, washing dishes; or experience limited to only one phase of cooking such as fry-cooking or baking, or to other kinds of work that do not afford the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills of quantity cooking will not be accepted as qualifying for the General Experience requirement.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE:

1. An Associate in Science degree, from an accredited college in culinary arts, food service management, or comparable major, which demonstrated knowledge of quantity cooking, may be substituted for two (2) years of General Experience.

2. A Certificate of Achievement (at least 30 semester credit hours) from an accredited college in culinary arts, or comparable major, which demonstrated knowledge of quantity cooking, may be substituted for one (1) year of General Experience.

3. A Certificate of Completion (at least 12 semester credit hours) from an accredited college in culinary arts, or comparable major, which demonstrated knowledge of quantity cooking, may be substituted for six (6) months of General Experience.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE:

Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.

ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS

The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equalopportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE:

Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note: We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications.

MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM:

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT:

Applicants must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under the federal law for unrestricted employment and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE:

If you are claiming Veteran’s Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship.

MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT:

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS:

Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. Applicable checks may include, but are not limited to, state and federal criminal history records, child abuse and neglect registry check, adult protective services registry and sex offender registry records, etc. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Administrative Review, subsequent appeals: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board.