Food Services - Cook - Full-time

Nex-Tech Classifieds; WaKeeney (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital's Food Services Department is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare, present, and serve meals with care, upholding quality and safety standards for patients and residents.

You will follow menus, supervise staff in absence of the Food Service Manager, maintain sanitation, document temperatures, and collaborate with a registered dietitian on modified diets.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a cook in the food service industry.

Responsibilities

• Determines types and quantities of meats, vegetables, and soups to be prepared.
• Ensures meals and nourishments are ready at specified times.
• Oversee staff when the Food Service Manager is not available.
• Prepares, seasons, and cooks food that is palatable and attractive to meet all diet types.
• Follows diets according to modified menus.
• Consult with a registered dietitian on modified diets.
• Serves patients and residents according to their diets and requests.
• Maintains salad bar keeping it filled and checks quality of food.
• Follows standardized recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Maintains high standards of sanitation, housekeeping, and safety in operation and care of equipment.
• Uses proper handling to ensure food safety.
• Always observes infection control practices.
• Taste tests foods being cooked to ensure doneness, flavor, and texture.
• Improves flavor and texture of food as needed.
• Maintains kitchen in a clean, neat and organized manner.
• Assures that proper documentation for food temperatures, freezer and refrigerator temperatures, meal counts, and diet changes are done.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital's Food Services Department is looking for a full-time Cook.

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated team member to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering exceptional food service experiences by preparing, presenting, and serving delicious meals with precision and care. Your expertise will contribute to creating a warm, welcoming environment where quality and safety are top priorities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills while supporting the dietary needs of our community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determines types and quantities of meats, vegetables, and soups to be prepared by reviewing planned meals.
• Ensures meals and nourishments are ready at specified times.
• Oversee staff when the Food Service Manager is not available.
• Prepares, seasons, and cooks food that is palatable and attractive to meet all diet types.
• Follows diets according to modified menus.
• Consult with a registered dietitian on modified diets.
• Serves patients and residents according to their diets and requests.
• Maintains salad bar keeping it filled and checks quality of food.
• Follows standardized recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Maintains high standards of sanitation, housekeeping, and safety in operation and care of equipment.
• Uses proper handling to ensure food safety.
• Always observes infection control practices.
• Taste tests foods being cooked to ensure doneness, flavor, and texture.
• Improves flavor and texture of food as needed.
• Maintains kitchen in a clean, neat and organized manner.
• Assures that proper documentation for food temperatures, freezer and refrigerator temperatures, meal counts, and diet changes are done.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a cook in the food service industry.

We are a progressive CAH hospital with in-patient, swing bed, out-patient, home health, assisted living, long-term care, and clinic services.

Candidates must be energetic, possess strong leadership skills, willing to work as a team, have a positive attitude, friendly and compassionate toward patients.

For hospital information: www.tclmh.org

TCLMH is an Equal Opportunity Provider/Employer (EOE) and a tobacco free campus.