Hot Food Cook

Liberty Hospital; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Hospital is seeking a Hot Food Cook – Days for a full-time, variable shift role. You will prepare meals for patients, guests, and Meals on Wheels, following therapeutic diets and standardized recipes. The position requires a strong focus on food safety and adherence to HACCP policies.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of cooking experience, a high school diploma or GED, and at least 2 years with institutional food equipment. Certification like ServSafe within 30 days is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of cooking experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience with institutional food equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, sanitary work environment conforming to policies and regulations.
• Operates and maintains food service equipment.
• Stores, labels, and dates food items; uses FIFO methodology.
• Cooks a variety of menu items for patients, guests, and Meals on Wheels following therapeutic diet orders, recipes, and schedules.
• Follows HACCP 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 using correct 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.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Basic math & records

Reading & writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary / Career Interest

Variable shift position: scheduled times vary within the same work week: 5:00 am – 1:15 pm, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, 11:00 am – 7:30 pm.

Position Title

Hot Food Cook – Days: Full Time, Varies; Liberty Hospital

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 describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary depending on the 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 of 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.