Patient Meal Cook | Fast, Accurate & Team‑Oriented

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Cook/Dietary Aide to support patient, visitor, and staff meal preparation. Under supervision, you will read orders, prepare meals, and ensure diets are followed while maintaining clean, sanitized work areas.

You will coordinate with dieticians and nursing staff to resolve any diet-related issues and support efficient hospital food service operations. The role requires teamwork, reliability, and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• 1 or more years of experience as a cook, dietary aide, or food service.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks to order foods requiring short preparation times.
• Maintains patient diets and communicates with nursing if issues arise pertaining to a patient’s diet order.
• Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment per regulatory rules and procedures.
• Promotes effective teamwork and professional behavior.
• Effectively manages hospital resources (time, supplies, equipment).

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Cook/Dietary Aide to support patient, visitor, and staff meal preparation. Under supervision, you will read orders, prepare meals, and ensure diets are followed while maintaining clean, sanitized work areas.

You will coordinate with dieticians and nursing staff to resolve any diet-related issues and support efficient hospital food service operations. The role requires teamwork, reliability, and adherence to hospital policies.