Patient Meals Cook & Dietary Aide — Prep & Service

Republic County Hospital; Belleville (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic County Hospital is seeking a Cook / Dietary Aid responsible for preparing patient trays and cafeteria items according to recipes and procedures. You will support dining room and dish room services, assist in staff orientation as needed, and help ensure daily workload is completed efficiently.

The role requires teamwork, reliable performance, adherence to safety policies, and the ability to operate kitchen equipment while maintaining strict confidentiality and quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepares various food items in cooperation with other food service workers in accordance with established recipes, policies, and procedures
• Sets up cafeteria and prepares extra foods for cafeteria
• Analyzes prep sheets
• Communicates closely with other food service workers to work as a team to effectively prepare menu items
• Communicates with Hospital personnel and others
• Maintains a safe, clean working environment
• Operates applicable Hospital equipment
• Maintains confidentiality
• Plans and organizes own work to be done
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Provide quality work, showing knowledge of the job and good decision making
• Being timely and efficient when preparing food
• Provide high quality food preparation and service
• Complete all procedures scheduled during the shift without compromising the quality of work.
• Volunteer to help in other areas of the kitchen when necessary.
• Demonstrates reliability and dependability in your work.
• Operating equipment and performing related duties in a safe manner.

Job description

Republic County Hospital is seeking a Cook / Dietary Aid responsible for preparing patient trays and cafeteria items according to recipes and procedures. You will support dining room and dish room services, assist in staff orientation as needed, and help ensure daily workload is completed efficiently.

The role requires teamwork, reliable performance, adherence to safety policies, and the ability to operate kitchen equipment while maintaining strict confidentiality and quality.