Lead Cook - Hospital Nutrition & Dietary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) in Hawaii seeks a Cook II to support Nutritional Services by preparing high-quality meals for patients and staff. The role involves cooking at a designated station, potential supervision of kitchen helpers, and collaboration with the Hospital Executive Chef.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred) and two years of general cooking experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of progressively responsible experience in general quantity cooking in large-scale settings such as hospitals or cafeterias.
• Knowledge of cooking methods for meats, fish, poultry; food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and coordinate cooking schedules.

Responsibilities

• Cook at a designated station or oversee all cooking activities in a small kitchen.
• Assist in planning menus and estimating raw food quantities to meet meal requirements.
• Work weekends, holidays, and evenings as required; may supervise helpers.

Skills

Quantity cooking

Food safety

Kitchen sanitation

Supervise others

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) in Hawaii seeks a Cook II to support Nutritional Services by preparing high-quality meals for patients and staff. The role involves cooking at a designated station, potential supervision of kitchen helpers, and collaboration with the Hospital Executive Chef.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred) and two years of general cooking experience.