Hospital Dining Cook II — Weekdays, No Weekends

University of Kansas Health System; Westwood (KS); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas Health System in Westwood, KS, seeks a Dining Services Cook II to prepare nutritious meals for patients and staff. The role covers a standard Monday–Friday schedule, with no weekends or holidays, and requires ability to follow menus, recipes, and safety standards in a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities include completing cooking processes, maintaining HACCP-compliant storage, and supporting cafeteria and catering operations while ensuring quality and safety in every

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook in a hospital, restaurant, or large-volume setting.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes the cooking process of menu items with basic technical skills according to daily worksheets and recipes.
• Demonstrates competence in critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills.
• Prepares food for inventory and service, including portioning, wrapping, labeling, and dating items.
• Ensures proper storage and rotation of inventories following HACCP and department standards.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary food preparation/service environment.
• Tests and evaluates new recipes and adjusts work hours to meet cafeteria or catering needs.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

University of Kansas Health System in Westwood, KS, seeks a Dining Services Cook II to prepare nutritious meals for patients and staff. The role covers a standard Monday–Friday schedule, with no weekends or holidays, and requires ability to follow menus, recipes, and safety standards in a busy hospital setting.

Responsibilities include completing cooking processes, maintaining HACCP-compliant storage, and supporting cafeteria and catering operations while ensuring quality and safety in every