Day-Shift Hospital Cook: Craft Nutritious Patient Meals

Prime Healthcare; South Basehor (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and other time

Employer 401K

Tuition reimbursement

Life, disability, and other insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare at Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, KS, seeks a Hospital Cook for a full-time Days shift (8:30am–7pm) to prepare meals for staff, patients and visitors while meeting dietary requirements and safety standards. Work with dietitians to develop menus, manage inventory, and maintain a clean, compliant kitchen environment to support patient health and satisfaction.

Requires 2 years of food service experience and county Food Handler certification; benefits include health, dental,

Qualifications

• Two (2) years experience in food service with commercial, institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets desired.
• County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current.

Responsibilities

• Cook meals according to recipes, portions sizes, and nutritional guidelines provided by dietitians.
• Prepare specialized diets for patients with specific medical or dietary needs, such as low-sodium, diabetic-friendly, or pureed foods.
• Collaborate with dietitians and food service managers to develop menus that are balanced, appealing, and compliant with hospital policies and patient requirements.
• Follow strict sanitation guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure food safety.
• Maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas; monitor inventory and order ingredients; store food properly.

Skills

Food service experience

Healthcare/ hospital kitchen

Food safety awareness

Education

County Food Handler Certification

Job description

Prime Healthcare at Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, KS, seeks a Hospital Cook for a full-time Days shift (8:30am–7pm) to prepare meals for staff, patients and visitors while meeting dietary requirements and safety standards. Work with dietitians to develop menus, manage inventory, and maintain a clean, compliant kitchen environment to support patient health and satisfaction.

Requires 2 years of food service experience and county Food Handler certification; benefits include health, dental,