Kitchen Team Lead - Patient Dining & Safety

Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a full-time cook to prepare meals for patients, visitors and staff in Topeka, Kansas. Under general supervision, you will coordinate kitchen duties, ensure food safety, and support a high-quality dining service.

The role requires at least 1 year of cooking experience, HS diploma or GED, and institutional cooking certification with safe food handling knowledge. This position is on-site with a standard 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification in institutional cooking and safe food safety preferred.
• 1 year cooking experience required.

Responsibilities

• Organize daily kitchen operations and allocate staff efficiently.
• Review and adjust employee assignments and tasks.
• Provide training on customer service, food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Food safety procedures

Knife safety

Cooking techniques

Diets knowledge

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Institutional cooking certification

Safe food safety certification

Job description

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a full-time cook to prepare meals for patients, visitors and staff in Topeka, Kansas. Under general supervision, you will coordinate kitchen duties, ensure food safety, and support a high-quality dining service.

The role requires at least 1 year of cooking experience, HS diploma or GED, and institutional cooking certification with safe food handling knowledge. This position is on-site with a standard 40-hour workweek.