Hospital Cook (Part Time)

Prime Healthcare; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Hospital Cook to prepare nutritious meals for patients and staff at Providence Medical Center. This part-time position requires collaboration with dietitians to meet dietary requirements and entails essential cooking and sanitation duties to support patient health.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Tuition reimbursement options

Employer 401K options

Life, disability, and other insurance options

Qualifications

• Two years experience in food service preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets desired.
• Food Handlers certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Cook meals according to dietary needs and guidelines.
• Prepare specialized diets for patients.
• Maintain a clean and compliant kitchen environment.

Skills

Food Safety

Meal Preparation

Collaboration

Sanitation

Education

Food Handlers Certification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Hospital Cook, sometimes referred to as our Food Service Cook. The Hospital Cook will work in our hospital cafeteria, responsible for preparing meals to staff, patients, and visitors while ensuring they meet dietary requirements and safety standards. The Food Service Cook will collaborate with dietitians to create menus, manage inventory, and maintain a clean, compliant kitchen environment. Their role is vital in supporting patient health and satisfaction through nutritious, well-prepared meals.

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Part-time (24 to 32 hours each week)

Hours: 5:30am to 1:30pm (Every other weekend required)

Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS

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

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

** If you have experience as a Cook in a healthcare setting / healthcare hospitality you are encouraged to apply! **

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Cook meals according to recipes, portion 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
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas
• Properly store food to maintain quality and comply with health regulations

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

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

County Specific requirement/not required for this location:

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

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

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