Patient Meals Lead & Food Service Aide

The University of Kansas Health System; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Indian Creek Main is seeking a Patient Meal Preparer to cook and assemble meals for patients, visitors, and staff, while keeping work areas clean and sanitized in line with regulatory standards.

You will work with the supervisor to maintain diet orders, coordinate with nursing staff and the dietician, and manage inventory to ensure adequate supplies. This is a part-time role requiring teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• 1 or more years of experience as a cook, dietary aide, or food service.
• High School Graduate or GED.
• 3 or more years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clean and sanitation of work stations and equipment.
• Assists supervisor with engaging employees and coordinating work.
• Monitors meals for quality and presentation.
• Maintains patient diet orders and communicates with nursing staff.
• Takes weekly inventory of foodstuff and ensures supply.
• Performs Food Preparer responsibilities as needed.
• Adheres to organizational policies and procedures.
• Assists with inventory and distribution of hospital resources.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in Indian Creek Main is seeking a Patient Meal Preparer to cook and assemble meals for patients, visitors, and staff, while keeping work areas clean and sanitized in line with regulatory standards.

You will work with the supervisor to maintain diet orders, coordinate with nursing staff and the dietician, and manage inventory to ensure adequate supplies. This is a part-time role requiring teamwork and reliability.