Hospital Cook

Prime Healthcare; Blue Springs, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Saint Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO is seeking a Hospital Cook to join the hospital cafeteria team. You will prepare meals for staff, patients, and visitors, following recipes, portion sizes, and therapeutic diets under the guidance of dietitians.

The role emphasizes food safety, sanitation, inventory management, and collaboration with dietitians and food service staff to develop menus that meet dietary requirements while maintaining quality and patient

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in food service; commercial or institutional cooking preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets desirable.
• County-specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current.

Responsibilities

• Cook meals according to recipes, portion sizes, and nutritional guidelines provided by dietitians.
• Prepare specialized diets for patients with specific medical or dietary needs.
• Collaborate with dietitians and food service managers to develop menus that are balanced, appealing, and compliant with hospital policies and patient requirements.
• Follow sanitation guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure food safety.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Monitor inventory and order ingredients to ensure an adequate supply of fresh and necessary items.
• Properly store food to maintain quality and comply with health regulations.

Skills

Food service experience

Therapeutic diets

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available:Days

Employment Type:Full-time

Hours: 6am to 7:00pm

Location:Saint Mary's Medical Center– Blue Springs, MO

We are seekingaHospitalCook,sometimes referred to asourFood Service Cook.TheHospital Cookwill work in our hospital cafeteria, responsible forpreparing mealstostaff, patients, and visitors whileensuring they meet dietary requirements and safety standards.TheFood Service Cook will collaborate with dietitians to create menus, manage inventory, andmaintaina clean, compliant kitchen environment. Their role is vital in supporting patient health and satisfaction through nutritious, well-prepared meals.

Responsibilities

**If youhave experienceas a Cook ina healthcare setting/ healthcare hospitalityyou are encouraged to apply! **

• Cook meals according to recipes,portionsizes, 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

• Clean andmaintainkitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas

• Monitor inventory and order ingredients to ensure an adequate supply of fresh and necessary items

• Properly storefood tomaintainquality andcomply withhealth regulations

Qualifications

• Two (2) years experience in food service with commercial, institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets desired.

County Specific requirement.

• County Specific Food Handlers certification required upon hire and maintained current

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid vacation, sicktimeand holidays

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

• Employer 401K options

• Tuition reimbursement options

• Life, disability, and other insurance options

• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf