Food Service Cook

Position Title: Hot Food Cook Days - Full Time, Varies Liberty Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest: THIS IS A VARIABLE SHIFT POSITION; The scheduled times will vary within the same work week ; 5:00 am – 1:15pm, 7:00 am – 3:30pm, 11:00 am -7:30pm The Hot Food Cook is responsible for cooking a variety of menu items for patients, guests and Meals on Wheels participants following therapeutic diet orders, standardized recipes and food production schedules. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Maintains a safe, sanitary work environment conforming to policies and regulations Operates and maintains food service equipment Stores, labels and dates food items; uses the First In, First Out (FIFO) methodology Cooks a variety of menu items for patients, guests and Meals on Wheels participants following therapeutic diet orders, standardized recipes and food production schedules Follows HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point) principles for time and temperature; records per policy Records and maintains accurate food production and leftover/waste records Tastes and evaluates food for quality; ensures quality standards are met Serves menu items for patients, guests and Meals on Wheels participants utilizing correct servicing utensil and serving size Washes dishes, serviceware and pots/pans in the dishroom and pot/pan area Removes trash, boxes and other waste from the department Cleans throughout the department including but not limited to surfaces, equipment, carts, walls, and floors Performs other duties as assigned Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience 1 or more years of cooking experience. Preferred Education and Experience High School Graduate Or GED. 2 or more years experience with institutional food equipment. Required Licensure and Certification Clay County Food Handler permit or ServSafe certification within 30 days. Knowledge Requirements Ability to read, write, and perform basic math calculations. Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-53853 Important information for you to know as you apply: The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link View email address on click.appcast.io. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. Notice: If you are a Current Employee or Contract Worker, please log into Workday to search for and apply to jobs using the Career application or by searching "Find Jobs". Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region's premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr