Hot Food Cook

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Liberty, MO is seeking a Hot Food Cook to prepare meals for patients, guests, and Meals on Wheels, following therapeutic diets and standardized recipes in a dynamic hospital setting.

This full-time, variable-shift position requires 1+ year of cooking experience and knowledge of HACCP, FIFO, and food safety practices. Clay County Food Handler permit or ServSafe certification within 30 days is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in a hospital or institutional setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diet orders and standardized recipes.
• Ability to follow food production schedules and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, sanitary work environment in accordance with policies.
• Operates and maintains food service equipment.
• Uses FIFO method to store, label and date items.
• Cooks menu items for patients, guests and Meals on Wheels per diet orders and recipes.
• Follows HACCP principles for time/temperature and records production data.
• Records and maintains accurate food production and waste records.
• Ensures quality and portion control of served items.
• Washes dishes and cleans the department; removes waste.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

FIFO food handling

Sanitation

Food service operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1+ years cooking experience

2+ years institutional kitchen equipment experience

Job description

Position Title Hot Food Cook Days - Full Time, Varies Liberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest: THIS IS A VARIABLE SHIFT POSITION; The scheduled times will vary within the same work week ; 5:00 am – 1:15pm, 7:00 am – 3:30pm, 11:00 am -7:30pm

The Hot Food Cook is responsible for cooking a variety of menu items for patients, guests and Meals on Wheels participants following therapeutic diet orders, standardized recipes and food production schedules.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Maintains a safe, sanitary work environment conforming to policies and regulations
• Operates and maintains food service equipment
• Stores, labels and dates food items; uses the First In, First Out (FIFO) methodology
• Cooks a variety of menu items for patients, guests and Meals on Wheels participants following therapeutic diet orders, standardized recipes and food production schedules
• Follows HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point) principles for time and temperature; records per policy
• Records and maintains accurate food production and leftover/waste records
• Tastes and evaluates food for quality; ensures quality standards are met
• Serves menu items for patients, guests and Meals on Wheels participants utilizing correct servicing utensil and serving size
• Washes dishes, serviceware and pots/pans in the dishroom and pot/pan area
• Removes trash, boxes and other waste from the department
• Cleans throughout the department including but not limited to surfaces, equipment, carts, walls, and floors
• Performs other duties as assigned

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

1 or more years of cooking experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School Graduate Or GED.
• 2 or more years experience with institutional food equipment.

Required Licensure and Certification

Clay County Food Handler permit or ServSafe certification within 30 days.

Knowledge Requirements

Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations.

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-53853

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.