Part-Time Hospital Meal Prep Specialist

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Patient Meal Preparer at Indian Creek Main. Under supervision, you will prepare meals for patients, visitors and staff, and sanitize work stations and equipment per regulatory rules.

Shifts include 1:30pm–6:30pm (24 hours/week) or 1:30–5:30pm (16 hours/week). You will coordinate with supervisors, monitor meal quality, manage diet orders with nursing staff, and assist in resource distribution.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in cook, dietary aide, or food service are required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 3+ years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists supervisor in maintaining cleanliness of food service areas and equipment.
• Trains workers and assigns tasks to promote efficiency.
• Monitors meal quality and presentation to ensure standards.
• Communicates with nursing staff and dietician about diet orders and changes.
• Takes weekly inventory to ensure proper supply of food items.
• Performs Food Preparer duties as needed.
• Adheres to organizational policies and procedures.
• Assists with inventory and distribution of hospital resources.

Skills

Food service experience

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Patient Meal Preparer at Indian Creek Main. Under supervision, you will prepare meals for patients, visitors and staff, and sanitize work stations and equipment per regulatory rules.

Shifts include 1:30pm–6:30pm (24 hours/week) or 1:30–5:30pm (16 hours/week). You will coordinate with supervisors, monitor meal quality, manage diet orders with nursing staff, and assist in resource distribution.