About this role
Position Title
Position Summary / Career Interest:
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
- 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 timeJob Requisition ID:
R-50064Important 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 [email protected].
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.
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About The University of Kansas Health System
The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education. Our physicians are researchers and educators expanding the boundaries of medical knowledge. Their major breakthroughs lead to the life-changing treatments and technologies of the future.
Our hospital has a national reputation for doing things right, and we are rated among the country’s top hospitals in quality and the patient experience.
With each step we take to become the nation's best, we establish ourselves as a healthcare destination. People from throughout the region and across the country turn to us to receive exceptional, specialized care for complex conditions. All of this is possible because of the dedication and commitment of the people who work here and our steadfast focus on caring for the patient.
We invite you to join us as we continue to advance the power of academic medicine.
What you'll do
- The Hot Food Cook is responsible for maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment, cooking a variety of menu items, and ensuring quality standards are met. Additional duties include operating food service equipment, recording food production, and cleaning the department.
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