Hospital Cook: Patient & Catering Meal Prep Pro

AdventHealth; Kansas; On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off from day one

403-B retirement plan

Parental leave 4 weeks

Career development

Well-being resources

Mental health resources

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission is seeking a full-time Cook I to join our Food & Nutrition Services team. This role supports patient meal service, retail dining, and catering operations, ensuring quality, safety, and timely meals in a hospital setting.

The Cook I will prepare meals according to recipes, maintain sanitation per HACCP standards, and collaborate with leadership to meet operational goals. Weekend day shifts are required, with a supportive team and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of foodservice experience in a high-volume culinary production environment preferred.
• Knowledge of infection prevention standards and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient, retail, and catering meals according to recipes and menu specs.
• Performs short-order and batch cooking in high-volume setting.
• Reviews production schedules and pulls ingredients for current and future meal periods.
• Maintains food safety and sanitation per HACCP standards.
• Supports patient satisfaction and customer service.

Skills

Cooking methods

English communication

Foodservice operations

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission is seeking a full-time Cook I to join our Food & Nutrition Services team. This role supports patient meal service, retail dining, and catering operations, ensuring quality, safety, and timely meals in a hospital setting.

The Cook I will prepare meals according to recipes, maintain sanitation per HACCP standards, and collaborate with leadership to meet operational goals. Weekend day shifts are required, with a supportive team and opportunities for professional